Historical Events
Attempt on Hoover Thwarted
Buenos Aires police thwart assassination attempt on President-elect Herbert Hoover - prevent anarchists from bombing his train
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Firmin, British children's book illustrator and puppet maker (The Saga of Noggin the Nog; Clangers), born in Harwich, Essex, England (d. 2018)
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Cuban filmmaker (Muerte de un burócrata), born in Havana, Cuba (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Lewis Howard Latimer, American inventor (carbon filament lightbulb), dies at 80
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights
About December 11, 1928
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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