Historical Events
- 1st US air-conditioned office building opens, San Antonio
- Algemeene Vereeniging Radio Omroep (AVRO) begins broadcasting in the Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Abdul Sattar Edhi, Pakistani philanthropist (Edhi Foundation), born in Bantva, Gujarat (d. 2016)
- Ernest R Tidyman, Ohio, novelist/screenwriter (The French Connection)
- Khan Mohammad, Pakistani cricket fast bowler (13 Tests, 54 wickets; Pakistan's first ball and wicket in Test cricket), born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (d. 2009)
About January 1, 1928
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
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