Page 3: Historical Events In 1928

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

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   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   On this day in history edino Krieger, composer   

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

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

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

Mar 20   In the year 1928 fred Rogers, childrens show (Mr Rogers Neighborhood)   

Mar 21   Evelyn Ruth Anderson, composer on this day in history.   

Mar 22   Noel Coward's musical "This Year of Grace," premieres in London on this day in history.   

Mar 27   On this day in history kGB-AM in San Diego CA begins radio transmissions   

Mar 27   Leslie Stuart, composer, dies at 64 on this day in history.   

Mar 27   US Ladies Figure Skating Championship won by Maribel Vinson on this day in history.   

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

Mar 28   Giuseppe Ferrata, composer, dies at 63 in the year 1928.   

Mar 29   Vaclav Felix, composer in the year 1928.   

Mar 29   In the year 1928 yeshiva College (now University) chartered (NYC)   

Mar 31   Gordie Howe, Floral Sask, NHL right wing (Detroit Redwings) on this day in history.   

Mar 31   Gustave Ador, president of Austria (1919), dies at 82 in the year 1928.   

Apr 01   Chiang Kai-shek's army crosses Yang-tse in the year 1928.   

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

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

Apr 04   On this day in history maya Angelou was born   

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   On this day in history james Dewey Watson, chemist (co-discovered structure of DNA)   

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

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

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   On this day in history 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   On this day in history birth of khan Mohammad, cricketer (Paki fast-med bowler, 54 wkts in 13 Tests)   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of dan Rostenkowski, (Rep-D-Il, -94)   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of gerhard Amanshauser, writer   

Jan 02   On this day in history 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   In the year 1928 birth of tiberiu Olah, composer   

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 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 11   In the year 1928 thomas Hardy, novelist (Maddening Crowd), dies near Dorchester at 87   

Jan 12   In the year 1928 death of ruth Snyder, 1st woman to die in electric chair   

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   In the year 1928 marie Verstraete, actress (Frou-Frou/Nora), dies at 74   

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