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

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   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 in the year 1928.   

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

Mar 27   In the year 1928 uS Ladies Figure Skating Championship won by Maribel Vinson   

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

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

Mar 29   Vaclav Felix, composer in the year 1928.   

Mar 29   Yeshiva College (now University) chartered (NYC) on this day in history.   

Mar 31   In the year 1928 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   In the year 1928 joseph "Cardinal" Bernardin, of Chicago   

Apr 02   On this day in history theodore Richards, US chemist (atomic weight, Nobel 1914), dies   

Apr 04   On this day in history maya Angelou was born   

Apr 04   In the year 1928 the birth of Maya Angelou, American poet   

Apr 05   Jane Ellen Harrison, scholar/archaeologist, dies on this day in history.   

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

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Jan 01   On this day in history 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   Dan Rostenkowski, (Rep-D-Il, -94) was born on this day in history.   

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

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   Tiberiu Olah, composer was born in the year 1928.   

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 in the year 1928.   

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

Jan 11   On this day in history 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   In the year 1928 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   Marie Verstraete, actress (Frou-Frou/Nora), dies at 74 on this day in history.   

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