What Happened on December 28, 1929

Famous Birthdays

Maarten Schmidt, Dutch-American astronomer who first identified a quasar, born in Groningen, Netherlands (d. 2022)
Owen Bieber, United Auto Workers president

Terry Sawchuk (1929-1970)

Canadian Hockey HOF goaltender who was a 4-time Vezina Trophy winner; Stanley Cup 1952, 54, 55 Detroit Red Wings, 67 Toronto Maple Leafs, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba