What Happened on May 28, 1886

Famous Birthdays

  • Nikolai Sokoloff, Russian-American violinist and conductor (Cleveland Orchestra, 1918-32; Seattle Symphony, 1938-41; co-founder and director of La Jolla Music Society, 1941-65), born in Kyiv, Ukraine (d. 1965)
  • Santo Trafficante, Sr., Sicilian-American mobster, born in Cianciana, Sicily, Italy (d. 1954)

About May 28, 1886

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini