Historical Events
Statue of Liberty
FDR rededicates Statue of Liberty on its 50th anniversary
Famous Birthdays
- Carl Davis, American-British conductor and BAFTA Award-winning film score composer (The French Lieutenant's Woman; restored silent film Napoléon; BBC's Pride and Prejudice), born in New York City (d. 2023)
- Charlie Daniels, American country-rock guitarist, fiddler, and singer ("Devil Went Down to Georgia"), born in Wilmington, North Carolina (d. 2020)
- Horst Antes, German painter and sculptor, born in Heppenheim, Germany
- Juan Carlos Harriott Jr., Argentine polo player (Argentine Open C'ship x 20, Hurlingham Open x 15, Tortugas Open x 7), born in Coronel Suarez, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 2023)
- Ted Hawkins, American singer and guitarist ("The Next Hundred Years"), born in Biloxi, Mississippi (d. 1995)
About October 28, 1936
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
