What Happened on November 28, 1895

Historical Events

1st Car Race in America

America's 1st auto race organised by the "Chicago Times-Herald" - Chicago to Evanston and back; 6 cars, 55 miles, Frank Duryea wins averaging 7 MPH

Famous Birthdays

  • José Iturbi, Spanish concert pianist and conductor who appeared in nearly a dozen 1940s MGM musicals, born in Valencia, Spain (d. 1980)

About November 28, 1895

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius