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

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

Mar 17   Edino Krieger, composer on this day in history.   

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   Fred Rogers, childrens show (Mr Rogers Neighborhood) on this day in history.   

Mar 21   In the year 1928 evelyn Ruth Anderson, composer   

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

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

Mar 27   On this day in history uS Men's Figure Skating Championship won by Roger Turner   

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

Mar 29   Vaclav Felix, composer in the year 1928.   

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 on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history maya Angelou was born   

Apr 04   On this day in history the birth of Maya Angelou, American poet   

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

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

Apr 06   On this day in history 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 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 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 02   In the year 1928 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 in the year 1928.   

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

Jan 11   Thomas Hardy, novelist (Maddening Crowd), dies near Dorchester at 87 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 13   In the year 1928 johan Peter Koch, Danish officer/explorer, dies at 57   

Jan 21   George Goethals, American army engineer (b. 1858) died in the year 1928.   

Jan 27   On this day in history 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