1. In 1835, the state of Alabama granted a charter for the establishment of the Bank of Mobile on December 28. This bank played an important role in the city's economic growth and development.

2. On December 28, 1941, the Mobile Naval Air Station was officially commissioned by the US Navy. The base served as a key training and operational center during World War II and continues to play an important role in national defense today.

3. The famous Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant won his first SEC championship on December 28, 1963, with a victory over the University of Mississippi. Bryant went on to lead the Alabama Crimson Tide to six national championships during his legendary career.

4. On December 28, 1983, the town of Union Springs was hit by a devastating tornado that killed 11 people and destroyed much of the town. The tornado remains one of Alabama's worst natural disasters in recent history.

5. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management was officially established on December 28, 1982. The ADEM was created to protect the health and environment of Alabama residents by regulating pollution and enforcing environmental laws.