What Happened on January 28, 1936

Historical Events

Shostakovich Opera Criticized

Pravda criticizes Dmitri Shostakovich's opera "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District"

Famous Birthdays

Alan Alda (88 years old)

American Emmy Award-winning actor and director (M*A*S*H - "Capt. 'Hawkeye' Pierce"; West Wing), born in New York City

  • Bill Jordan, British trade unionist
  • Enid Castle, principal (Cheltenham Ladies' College)
  • Robert Suderburg, American pianist, composer, and conductor, born in Spencer, Iowa (d. 2013)
Born in 1936

Famous Deaths

  • Richard Loeb, American Murder, killed Bobby Franks along with Nathan Leopold, killed in prison at 30
1936 Highlights

About January 28, 1936

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius