What Happened on December 21, 1928

Famous Birthdays

  • Edwin "Ed" Nelson, American actor (Peyton Place, Along Came a Spider), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 2014)
  • Thomas Rajna, British-Hungarian pianist, and composer (Amarantha; Stop All The Clocks), born in Budapest, Hungary (d. 2021)

Famous Deaths

  • Harry Butt, English cricket wicket-keeper (3 Tests, 2 dismissals; Sussex CCC, MCC), dies at 62
  • Luigi Cadorna, Italian fieldmarshal (WW I, Caporetto), dies at 78
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights

About December 21, 1928

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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