What Happened on June 28, 1934

Historical Events

German History

Adolf Hitler flies to Essen, Germany for "Night of Long Knives"

Famous Birthdays

  • Carl Levin, American attorney and politician (U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1979-2015), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2021)
  • Roy Gilchrist, West Indian cricket fast bowler (13 Tests, 57 wickets; Jamaica, Hyderabad), born in St Thomas, Jamaica (d. 2001)

Famous Weddings

Kenneth Patchen

Novelist Kenneth Patchen (22) weds Miriam Patchen in nearby Sharon, Pennsylvania

Died in 1934 1934 Highlights

About June 28, 1934

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer