Historical Events In 1928

Mar 12   On this day in history 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   In the year 1928 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   Edino Krieger, composer on this day in history.   

Mar 18   In the year 1928 paul van Ostaijen, Flemish writer (Outlawed), dies at 32   

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

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

Mar 20   Fred Rogers, childrens show (Mr Rogers Neighborhood) in the year 1928.   

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

Mar 22   In the year 1928 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   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   On this day in history giuseppe Ferrata, composer, dies at 63   

Mar 29   Vaclav Felix, composer in the year 1928.   

Mar 29   Yeshiva College (now University) chartered (NYC) in the year 1928.   

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

Mar 31   On this day in history gustave Ador, president of Austria (1919), dies at 82   

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

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   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   In the year 1928 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   On this day in history 44-yr old NY Ranger GM Lester Patrick replaces his injured goaltender in a Stanley Cup game, &beats Montreal Maroons 2-1   

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   On this day in history alan J Pakula, director (All the President's Men, Klute)   

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

« Previous Page | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Next Page »

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Dan Rostenkowski, (Rep-D-Il, -94) was born in the year 1928.   

Jan 02   Gerhard Amanshauser, writer was born in the year 1928.   

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 in the year 1928.   

Jan 02   Tiberiu Olah, composer was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 06   On this day in history alvin C Kraenzlein, track star (Olympic-4 gold-1900), dies at 51   

Jan 08   Dumitru Kiriac-Georgescu, composer, dies at 61 in the year 1928.   

Jan 11   In the year 1928 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   On this day in history johan Peter Koch, Danish officer/explorer, dies at 57   

Jan 21   In the year 1928 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   Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig/field marshal (WW I), dies at 66 in the year 1928.