Historical Events In 1928

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

Mar 13   In the year 1928 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   Rudolph Friml's musical "Three Musketeers," premieres in NYC in the year 1928.  

Mar 15   Mussolini modifies Italy electoral system (abolishes right to choose) in the year 1928.  

Mar 17   Edino Krieger, composer in the year 1928.  

Mar 18   Paul van Ostaijen, Flemish writer (Outlawed), dies at 32 on this day in history.  

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

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

Mar 20   On this day in history fred Rogers, childrens show (Mr Rogers Neighborhood)  

Mar 21   Evelyn Ruth Anderson, composer in the year 1928.  

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

Mar 27   In the year 1928 kGB-AM in San Diego CA begins radio transmissions  

Mar 27   Leslie Stuart, composer, dies at 64 in the year 1928.  

Mar 27   In the year 1928 uS Ladies Figure Skating Championship won by Maribel Vinson  

Mar 27   US Men's Figure Skating Championship won by Roger Turner on this day in history.  

Mar 28   In the year 1928 giuseppe Ferrata, composer, dies at 63  

Mar 29   On this day in history vaclav Felix, composer  

Mar 29   Yeshiva College (now University) chartered (NYC) on this day in history.  

Mar 31   In the year 1928 gordie Howe, Floral Sask, NHL right wing (Detroit Redwings)  

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

Apr 01   In the year 1928 chiang Kai-shek's army crosses Yang-tse  

Apr 02   In the year 1928 joseph "Cardinal" Bernardin, of Chicago  

Apr 02   Theodore Richards, US chemist (atomic weight, Nobel 1914), dies in the year 1928.  

Apr 04   In the year 1928 maya Angelou was born  

Apr 04   The birth of Maya Angelou, American poet on this day in history.  

Apr 05   Jane Ellen Harrison, scholar/archaeologist, dies on this day in history.  

Apr 06   James Dewey Watson, chemist (co-discovered structure of DNA) on this day in history.  

Apr 06   The birth of James Watson, American scientist who discovered DNA structure in the year 1928.  

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

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

Apr 07   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 on this day in history.  

Apr 07   In the year 1928 alan J Pakula, director (All the President's Men, Klute)  

Apr 07   On this day in history the birth of James Garner, American actor  

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Jan 01   Ernest R Tidyman, Ohio, novelist/screenwriter (French Connection) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 01   Khan Mohammad, cricketer (Paki fast-med bowler, 54 wkts in 13 Tests) was born in the year 1928.  

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

Jan 02   In the year 1928 birth of gerhard Amanshauser, writer  

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

Jan 02   Howard Caine, Nashville TN, actor (Brushfire) was born in the year 1928.  

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of tiberiu Olah, composer  

Jan 02   Vaughn Beals, Cambridge Mass, CEO (Harley Davidson motorcycle) was born on this day in history.  

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

Jan 08   Dumitru Kiriac-Georgescu, composer, dies at 61 on this day in history.  

Jan 11   On this day in history thomas Hardy, novelist (Maddening Crowd), dies near Dorchester at 87  

Jan 12   Ruth Snyder, 1st woman to die in electric chair died in the year 1928.  

Jan 13   Johan Peter Koch, Danish officer/explorer, dies at 57 on this day in history.  

Jan 21   George Goethals, American army engineer (b. 1858) died on this day in history.  

Jan 27   On this day in history marie Verstraete, actress (Frou-Frou/Nora), dies at 74  

Jan 29   Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig/field marshal (WW I), dies at 66 in the year 1928.