What happened on Monday October 01, 1928?

Here's what happened on October 01, 1928:

• USSR Launches First Five-Year Plan DUPE
• Dow Jones Industrial Average Expansion The Dow Jones Industrial Average undergoes a significant transformation, expanding from 20 to 30 stocks. A new divisor of 16.67 is introduced to adjust for stock splits and other market changes. Several companies are removed, including American Car & Foundry and American Telephone & Telegraph, while new companies like Chrysler and Bethlehem Steel are added, reflecting the evolving industrial landscape.
• Newark Liberty International Airport Opens Newark Liberty International Airport officially opens, marking a significant milestone as the first airport in the New York City metropolitan area. This development would play a crucial role in the region's transportation infrastructure and future air travel expansion.
• Paavo Nurmi Sets World Record Finnish long-distance runner Paavo Nurmi, known as the 'Flying Finn', sets a world record in the 15-mile run with a time of 46 minutes and 49.6 seconds, further cementing his legendary status in track and field athletics.
• Mae West Play Shut Down for Indecency The controversial Mae West play 'Pleasure Man' is abruptly closed by police after a single performance at the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway. In a dramatic turn of events, all 64 cast members were arrested and jailed, highlighting the strict moral standards and censorship of the era.

Events in 1928

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

Magazines from Oct. 01, 1928

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 1928

October 01, 1928 was a Monday and it was the 275th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1928 can also be written as 10/1/1928 in the US and as 1/10/1928 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1928 in October 1928 calendar

Famous people born on October 01, 1928:

• George Peppard

  Iconic American actor known for his memorable roles in films like 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and TV series 'A-Team', where he played Colonel...

• Laurence Harvey

  Acclaimed Lithuanian-born actor who gained international recognition for his performance in 'Room at the Top', earning an Academy Award...

• Zhu Rongji

  Prominent Chinese engineer and politician who served as the 5th Premier of the People's Republic of China.

• Sivaji Ganesan

  Legendary Indian Tamil actor who was a prominent figure in South Indian cinema.

• Jim Pattison

Famous people born in 1928

Famous people born on October 1st

Famous people died on October 01, 1928:

• Edna Luby

Famous people who died in 1928

Famous people who died on October 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 1928 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:06 pm and setting at 09:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1928.

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1928

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Someone born on October 01, 1928 is:

96 years 7 months old,

or 1159 months and 4 days old,

or 5040 weeks

or 35280 days old,

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

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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

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

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