What happened on Sunday January 01, 1928?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1928:

• Stalin's Secretary Defects Boris Bazhanov, a personal assistant in Joseph Stalin's secretariat, dramatically defected through Iran, becoming the first high-ranking Soviet official to escape the Eastern Bloc and expose internal political dynamics.
• First Color Television System Demonstrated John Logie Baird successfully demonstrated the first color television system in London, marking a significant milestone in broadcast technology and visual communication.
• Estonia Changes Currency Estonia transitioned from the mark to the kroon as its national currency, signaling economic reforms and monetary independence in the post-World War I era.
• AVRO Broadcasting Begins Algemeene Vereeniging Radio Omroep (AVRO), a Dutch public broadcasting organization, officially launched its radio broadcasting operations, contributing to the expansion of media and communication in the Netherlands.
• First Air-Conditioned Office Building The inaugural air-conditioned office building opened in San Antonio, New Mexico, representing a technological breakthrough in workplace comfort and environmental control.
• Khan Mohammad: Pakistani Cricket Player Khan Mohammad emerged as a notable Pakistani fast-medium bowler, achieving an impressive record of 54 wickets in 13 Test matches, contributing to the early development of Pakistan's cricket legacy.
• Deaths of Performing Artists Loie Fuller, an innovative American dancer and theatrical producer, and Charmion Wiegand, a renowned vaudeville performer, both passed away, marking the end of an era in early 20th-century performance art.

Events in 1928

January 01, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1928

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1928

January 01, 1928 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1928 can also be written as 1/1/1928 in the US and as 1/1/1928 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1928 in January 1928 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1928:

• Abdul Sattar Edhi

  Renowned Pakistani philanthropist who founded the Edhi Foundation, the largest humanitarian organization in Pakistan providing critical...

• Ernest Tidyman

  Academy Award-winning American screenwriter best known for his work on 'The French Connection', a critically acclaimed crime film that...

Famous people born in 1928

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1928:

• Saqr bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Famous people who died in 1928

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 1928: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1928 was You're the Cream in My Coffee by Ted Weems & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Ted Weems & His Orchestra - You're the Cream in My Coffee
2. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Sweethearts On Parade

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1928 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1928 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 12:38 pm and setting at 02:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1927 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1928.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1928

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Someone born on January 01, 1928 is:

97 years 3 months old,

or 1167 months and 22 days old,

or 5077 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35542 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1928?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 01, 1928.

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