What Happened on April 28, 1921

Historical Events

Capablanca World Chess Champion

Cuban José Raúl Capablanca becomes the world's third chess champion defeating German champion Emanuel Lasker in Havana

Famous Birthdays

  • Rowland Evans, American news reporter (CNN-Evans & Novak), born in Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania (d. 2001)

About April 28, 1921

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 103 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus