What Happened on April 20, 1928

Famous Birthdays

  • Gerald S. Hawkins, English-American astronomer (archaeoastronomy), born in Great Yarmouth, England (d. 2003)
  • Johnny Gavin, Irish soccer winger (7 caps Rep. Ireland; Norwich City 312 games), born in Limerick, Ireland (d. 2007)
  • Muhammadu Maccido, 19th Sultan of Sokoto (1996-2006) in Nigeria, born in Dange Shuni, Nigeria (d. 2006)
  • Robert Byrne, American chess player (FIDE Grandmaster), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2013)

About April 20, 1928

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 96 years and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus