What Happened on March 19, 1928

Historical Events

  • "Amos & Andy" debuts on radio (NBC Blue Network-WMAQ Chicago)

Famous Birthdays

  • (Allan Thomas) "Tom" Paley, American folk musician (New Lost City Ramblers), born in New York City (d. 2017)
  • Clarence Paul [Pauling], American songwriter, and record producer (Motown; Stevie Wonder - "Fingertips"), born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (d. 1995)
  • Clive Van Ryneveld, South African cricket all-rounder (1951-58), born in Cape Town, Union of South Africa (d. 2018)
  • Hans Küng, Swiss theologian, and critic of the Vatican, born in Sirsee, Switzerland (d. 2021) [1]
  • Patrick McGoohan, American-born Irish actor, writer, and director (The Prisoner, Secret Agent/ Danger Man), born in Queens, New York (d. 2009)

About March 19, 1928

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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