What Happened on December 20, 1928

Historical Events

  • 1st international dogsled mail leaves Minot, Maine for Montreal, Quebec
  • Ethel Barrymore Theatre opens at 243 W 47th St NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Donald Adams, British bass-baritone opera singer (D'Oyly Carte Opera Company,; Gilbert and Sullivan For All), born in Bristol, United Kingdom (d. 1996)
  • Jack Christiansen, American NFL football player. 1951-58 (Detroit Lions - 3 x Champion, 5 X Pro Bowl), NFL and college coach (San Francisco 49ers, Stanford University), born in Sublette, Kansas (d. 1986)

About December 20, 1928

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

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