December 1928 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in December 1928.
The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative), Pope Pius XI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on December 1928: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 1928?
Events
- 01 Dec 1928 CFL Grey Cup: Ham Tigers beats Regina, 30-0 at Hamilton
- 02 Dec 1928 Cardinals 1B Jim Bottomley is voted NL MVP
- 03 Dec 1928 In Rio de Janeiro, a seaplane sent to greet Alberto Santos-Dumont crashes near Cap Arcona, killing all on board.
- 05 Dec 1928 MW Miklas elected President of Austria.
- 06 Dec 1928 The government of Colombia sends military forces to suppress a month-long strike by United Fruit Company workers, resulting in an unknown number of deaths.
- 11 Dec 1928 NL President John Heydler proposes designated hitter for pitchers
- 12 Dec 1928 Nichols / Brownes Wings over Europe, premieres in New York City
- 13 Dec 1928 Clip-on tie designed
- 19 Dec 1928 First autogiro (predecessor of helicopter) flight in US.
- 20 Dec 1928 Ethel Barrymore Theater opens at 243 W 47th St, New York City
- 21 Dec 1928 The U.S. Congress approves the construction of Boulder Dam, later renamed Hoover Dam.
- 23 Dec 1928 NBC sets up a permanent, coast-to-coast radio network.
- 24 Dec 1928 George Abbott Theater (Adelphi, 54 St) opens at 152 W 54th St, New York City
- 25 Dec 1928 New South Wales (versus Victoria) go from 8-74 to 9-113 to be 9-367 at stumps.
- 26 Dec 1928 Johnny Weissmuller announces his retirement from amateur swimming.
- 28 Dec 1928 Last recording of Ma Rainey, Mother of the Blues, made
- 04 Dec 1928 Cosmo Gordon Lang was enthroned as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the first bachelor to be appointed in 150 years.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in December 1928?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians - I'm Sorry, Sally
- Ben Selvin & His Orchestra - You're the Cream in My Coffee
- Frank Crumit - A Gay Caballero
- Ruth Etting - My Blackbirds are Bluebirds Now
- Ted Weems & His Orchestra - You're the Cream in My Coffee
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?