What Happened on May 28, 1932

Historical Events

  • Netherlands closes off the Zuiderzee - a new system of dams and dykes to reclaim land and provide flood protection. The country's largest hydraulic engineering project of the 20th century.

Famous Birthdays

  • Henning Christiansen, Danish experimental composer, born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 2008)
  • Neil Black, British oboist, and educator, born in Birmingham, England (d. 2016)
  • Tim Renton, British politician (Conservative Minister under Thatcher and Major - came up with National Lottery), born in London, England (d. 2020)

About May 28, 1932

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini