Page 3: Historical Events In 1928

Mar 12   In the year 1928 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   In the year 1928 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   On this day in history mussolini modifies Italy electoral system (abolishes right to choose)   

Mar 17   Edino Krieger, composer in the year 1928.   

Mar 18   On this day in history paul van Ostaijen, Flemish writer (Outlawed), dies at 32   

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mar 27   In the year 1928 leslie Stuart, composer, dies at 64   

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 on this day in history.   

Mar 28   Giuseppe Ferrata, composer, dies at 63 on this day in history.   

Mar 29   Vaclav Felix, composer on this day in history.   

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

Mar 31   On this day in history gordie Howe, Floral Sask, NHL right wing (Detroit Redwings)   

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

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   Theodore Richards, US chemist (atomic weight, Nobel 1914), dies on this day in history.   

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

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

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   In the year 1928 the birth of James Watson, American scientist who discovered DNA structure   

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 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1928.   

Apr 07   Alan J Pakula, director (All the President's Men, Klute) in the year 1928.   

Apr 07   In the year 1928 the birth of James Garner, American actor   

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Jan 01   In the year 1928 birth of ernest R Tidyman, Ohio, novelist/screenwriter (French Connection)   

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

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   Harry Hyams, English immovable goods owner (Center Point) was born on this day in history.   

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   In the year 1928 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   Dumitru Kiriac-Georgescu, composer, dies at 61 in the year 1928.   

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

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

Jan 13   On this day in history johan Peter Koch, Danish officer/explorer, dies at 57   

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 in the year 1928.   

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