What Happened on June 9, 1928

Historical Events

60th Belmont

60th Belmont: Clarence Kummer aboard Vito wins in 2:33.2

Charles Kingsford-Smith & Charles Ulm are 1st to fly across the Pacific when they end their flight from California to Brisbane

Events in 1928

Famous Birthdays

Geraint Gruffydd, Welsh scholar (University of Wales), born in Tal-y-bont, Wales (d. 2015)

Jackie Mason (1928-2021)

American Emmy and Tony Award-winning stand-up comedian, stage, film and television actor (The World According To Me!), born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin [1]

Shelly Kurland, American educator, classically trained session violinist and string arranger for country music recordings (Shelly Kurland Strings), born in New York City (d. 2010)

Born in 1928 1928 Highlights