Page 3: Historical Events In 1928

Mar 12   On this day in history in California, the St. Francis Dam fails, killing over 600 people.   

Mar 13   On this day in history 450 die in St Franciso Valley Dam burst (California)   

Mar 13   On this day in history eileen Vollick 1899-1972 gets pilot's licence; first Canadian woman to be a licensed pilot   

Mar 13   On this day in history rudolph Friml's musical "Three Musketeers," premieres in NYC   

Mar 15   Mussolini modifies Italy electoral system (abolishes right to choose) on this day in history.   

Mar 17   In the year 1928 edino Krieger, composer   

Mar 18   Paul van Ostaijen, Flemish writer (Outlawed), dies at 32 in the year 1928.   

Mar 19   "Amos & Andy" debuts on radio (NBC Blue Network-WMAQ Chicago) in the year 1928.   

Mar 19   On this day in history "Amos &Andy" debuts on radio (NBC Blue Network-WMAQ Chicago)   

Mar 20   Fred Rogers, childrens show (Mr Rogers Neighborhood) in the year 1928.   

Mar 21   On this day in history evelyn Ruth Anderson, composer   

Mar 22   In the year 1928 noel Coward's musical "This Year of Grace," premieres in London   

Mar 27   KGB-AM in San Diego CA begins radio transmissions on this day in history.   

Mar 27   On this day in history leslie Stuart, composer, dies at 64   

Mar 27   US Ladies Figure Skating Championship won by Maribel Vinson in the year 1928.   

Mar 27   US Men's Figure Skating Championship won by Roger Turner in the year 1928.   

Mar 28   On this day in history giuseppe Ferrata, composer, dies at 63   

Mar 29   On this day in history vaclav Felix, composer   

Mar 29   On this day in history yeshiva College (now University) chartered (NYC)   

Mar 31   Gordie Howe, Floral Sask, NHL right wing (Detroit Redwings) in the year 1928.   

Mar 31   In the year 1928 gustave Ador, president of Austria (1919), dies at 82   

Apr 01   On this day in history chiang Kai-shek's army crosses Yang-tse   

Apr 02   Joseph "Cardinal" Bernardin, of Chicago in the year 1928.   

Apr 02   In the year 1928 theodore Richards, US chemist (atomic weight, Nobel 1914), dies   

Apr 04   Maya Angelou was born on this day in history.   

Apr 04   The birth of Maya Angelou, American poet in the year 1928.   

Apr 05   Jane Ellen Harrison, scholar/archaeologist, dies in the year 1928.   

Apr 06   James Dewey Watson, chemist (co-discovered structure of DNA) in the year 1928.   

Apr 06   The birth of James Watson, American scientist who discovered DNA structure on this day in history.   

Apr 07   In the year 1928 44-yr old NY Ranger GM Lester Patrick replaces his injured goaltender in a Stanley Cup game, & beats Montreal Maroons 2-1   

Apr 07   On this day in history 44-yr old NY Ranger GM Lester Patrick replaces his injured goaltender in a Stanley Cup game, &beats Montreal Maroons 2-1   

Apr 07   On this day in history a 45-year-old retired goalie by the name of Lester Patrick stepped in to save a game and the Rangers went on to beat Montreal and win the Stanley Cup in the final game of the series.   

Apr 07   Alan J Pakula, director (All the President's Men, Klute) on this day in history.   

Apr 07   The birth of James Garner, American actor on this day in history.   

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Jan 01   Ernest R Tidyman, Ohio, novelist/screenwriter (French Connection) was born in the year 1928.   

Jan 01   In the year 1928 birth of khan Mohammad, cricketer (Paki fast-med bowler, 54 wkts in 13 Tests)   

Jan 02   In the year 1928 birth of dan Rostenkowski, (Rep-D-Il, -94)   

Jan 02   Gerhard Amanshauser, writer was born in the year 1928.   

Jan 02   In the year 1928 birth of harry Hyams, English immovable goods owner (Center Point)   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of howard Caine, Nashville TN, actor (Brushfire)   

Jan 02   Tiberiu Olah, composer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of vaughn Beals, Cambridge Mass, CEO (Harley Davidson motorcycle)   

Jan 06   Alvin C Kraenzlein, track star (Olympic-4 gold-1900), dies at 51 in the year 1928.   

Jan 08   On this day in history dumitru Kiriac-Georgescu, composer, dies at 61   

Jan 11   Thomas Hardy, novelist (Maddening Crowd), dies near Dorchester at 87 in the year 1928.   

Jan 12   Ruth Snyder, 1st woman to die in electric chair died on this day in history.   

Jan 13   Johan Peter Koch, Danish officer/explorer, dies at 57 in the year 1928.   

Jan 21   On this day in history death of george Goethals, American army engineer (b. 1858)   

Jan 27   Marie Verstraete, actress (Frou-Frou/Nora), dies at 74 on this day in history.   

Jan 29   Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig/field marshal (WW I), dies at 66 on this day in history.