What Happened on March 3, 1928

Famous Birthdays

  • Gudrun Pausewang, German children's and young adult literature writer (The Last Children of Schewenborn; Die Wolke), born in Wichstadtl, Eastern Bohemia (d. 2020)
  • Jack Gordon, Canadian ice hockey coach (Minnesota North Stars 1970-75) and executive (GM Minnesota NS 1974-78, Vancouver Canucks 1985-87), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (d. 2022)

Famous Deaths

  • James Foulis, Scottish golfer (US Open 1896), dies at 56
  • Jan [Jean] T Toorop, Dutch graphic artist (3 Brides), dies at 69
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights

About March 3, 1928

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

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