Historical Events
The Bridge of the Luis Rey
Pulitzer prize awarded to Thornton Wilder for his novel "The Bridge of San Luis Rey"
- The United Kingdom lowers age of women voters from 30 to 21
Famous Birthdays
- John Ingle, American actor (Edward Quartermaine-General Hospital), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma (d. 2012)
- Marvin Mitchelson, American celebrity attorney, born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2004)
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Spendiaryan, Armenian-Soviet conductor and composer (Three Palms; Yerevan Sketches), dies at 56
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights
About May 7, 1928
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot