What happened on Tuesday May 01, 1928?

About May 1st, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Flying Scotsman, a legendary steam express train of the London and North Eastern Railways, commenced its groundbreaking non-stop service between London and Edinburgh. The 393-mile journey represented a significant achievement in railway transportation technology.
  • Day of the week: May 1st, 1928 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Passion of Joan of Arc directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer

More about May 1st, 1928? See below for more news and curiosities on May 1st, 1928.

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May 01, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1928:

  • Flying Scotsman Inaugural Non-Stop Journey The Flying Scotsman, a legendary steam express train of the London and North Eastern Railways, commenced its groundbreaking non-stop service between London and Edinburgh. The 393-mile journey represented a significant achievement in railway transportation technology.
  • Pitcairn Airlines Inaugural Service Pitcairn Airlines, which would later evolve into Eastern Airlines, began its commercial airline service. This marked an important milestone in the development of American commercial aviation.
  • Tragic Hailstorm in Klausenburg A devastating hailstorm struck Klausenburg, Romania, resulting in the tragic deaths of six children and injuries to ten others. This extreme weather event highlighted the potential dangers of severe meteorological conditions.
  • Raoul Servais Birth Raoul Servais, a prominent Belgian cartoonist and future president of l'ASIFA (International Animated Film Association), was born. He would later become an influential figure in animation and international film circles.
  • Lei Day Begins Lei Day, a traditional Hawaiian celebration of culture and friendship, officially commenced. This day is marked by the exchange of flower garlands and festive cultural activities.
  • Birth of Desmond Titterington Desmond Titterington, a notable Northern Irish race car driver who would later become known for his motorsport achievements, was born on this day. He would go on to have a significant career in racing before passing away in 2002.
  • Black White '28 Football Club Established Black White '28, a football club, was founded in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This new sports organization would contribute to the rich football culture of the region.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was May 01, 1928?


May 01, 1928 was a Tuesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1928 can also be written as 5/1/1928 in the US and as 1/5/1928 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 01, 1928?


Famous people born on May 01, 1928:

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May 01, 1928: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1928:

  • Jean-Émile Anizan
  • Ebenezer Howard
  • Jacques Schneider
  • Xiang Jingyu

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May 01, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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May 01, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1928 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 04:54 pm and setting at 05:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1928 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1928.

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How old is someone born on May 01, 1928?


Someone born on May 01, 1928 is:

97 years and 2 days old,

or 1164 months and 2 days old,

or 5061 weeks and 4 days old,

or 35431 days old,

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

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

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

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