Famous Birthdays
- Gaston Miron, Quebec poet and editor, born in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Canada (d. 1996)
- May Wynn [Donna Lee Hickey], American actress (Caine Mutiny; Noah's Ark), and real estate agent, born in New York City (d. 2021)
- Sander Vanocur, American journalist (NBC Weekend News), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2019) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Dumitru Kiriac-Georgescu, Romanian composer known for sacred choral works, and ethnomusicologist, dies at 61
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights
About January 8, 1928
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
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