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see horoscope and birth chart for September 03, 1928What happened on Monday, September 3, 1928?
About September 3rd, 1928, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 3, 1928, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic, at St. Mary's Hospital in London. Upon returning from vacation, he observed that a mold contaminant in a petri dish had killed surrounding bacteria, leading to the identification of penicillin. This discovery revolutionized medicine and earned Fleming the Nobel Prize in 1945.
- Day of the week: September 3rd, 1928 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Four Sons directed by John Ford
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September 03, 1928: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 03, 1928:
- Discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming On September 3, 1928, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic, at St. Mary's Hospital in London. Upon returning from vacation, he observed that a mold contaminant in a petri dish had killed surrounding bacteria, leading to the identification of penicillin. This discovery revolutionized medicine and earned Fleming the Nobel Prize in 1945. source: britannica.com
September 03, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1928
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What day of the week was September 03, 1928?
September 03, 1928 was a Monday and it was the 247th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 03, 1928 can also be written as 9/3/1928 in the US and as 3/9/1928 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 03, 1928?
Famous people born on September 03, 1928:
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Pierre TroisgrosRenowned French chef who revolutionized French cuisine with his innovative culinary techniques at the legendary family restaurant Les Frères...
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Serge BourguignonAcclaimed French film director known for his poetic and sensitive cinema.
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Donald FisherAmerican entrepreneur who co-founded The Gap, transforming it from a single store to a global retail clothing empire.
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Gaston ThornProminent Luxembourgish politician who served as the 20th Prime Minister of Luxembourg and later became an important European Union...
September 03, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 03, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 03, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 03, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 03, 1928 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 03, 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 September 03, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:36 pm and setting at 11:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 31, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1928.
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Your place in the Universe on September 03, 1928
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Someone born on September 03, 1928 is:
97 years 10 months old,
or 1174 months and 19 days old,
or 5107 weeks and 2 days old,
or 35751 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 03, 1928?
There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 3rd 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 03, 1928?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 03, 1928.
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Why 1928 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 3, 1928, a 1928 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 3, 1928 includes Discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of September 3, 1928 included Four Sons, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 3, 1928 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Pierre Troisgros, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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