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   450 die in St Franciso Valley Dam burst (California) in the year 1928.   

Mar 13   Eileen Vollick 1899-1972 gets pilot's licence; first Canadian woman to be a licensed pilot in the year 1928.   

Mar 13   Rudolph Friml's musical "Three Musketeers," premieres in NYC on this day in history.   

Mar 15   In the year 1928 mussolini modifies Italy electoral system (abolishes right to choose)   

Mar 17   Edino Krieger, composer in the year 1928.   

Mar 18   In the year 1928 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   "Amos &Andy" debuts on radio (NBC Blue Network-WMAQ Chicago) on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history 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   In the year 1928 leslie Stuart, composer, dies at 64   

Mar 27   On this day in history uS Ladies Figure Skating Championship won by Maribel Vinson   

Mar 27   In the year 1928 uS Men's Figure Skating Championship won by Roger Turner   

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

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

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   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   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

Apr 05   On this day in history jane Ellen Harrison, scholar/archaeologist, dies   

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

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   Khan Mohammad, cricketer (Paki fast-med bowler, 54 wkts in 13 Tests) was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 02   Gerhard Amanshauser, writer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Harry Hyams, English immovable goods owner (Center Point) was born in the year 1928.   

Jan 02   Howard Caine, Nashville TN, actor (Brushfire) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Tiberiu Olah, composer was born in the year 1928.   

Jan 02   Vaughn Beals, Cambridge Mass, CEO (Harley Davidson motorcycle) was born in the year 1928.   

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

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

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

Jan 12   On this day in history death of ruth Snyder, 1st woman to die in electric chair   

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 in the year 1928.   

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