What happened on Friday April 06, 1928?

About April 6th, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: James D. Watson, a prominent American geneticist who would later become a Nobel Prize recipient in Physiology or Medicine, was born on this date. Watson is best known for his groundbreaking work in molecular biology, particularly his co-discovery of the double helix structure of DNA alongside Francis Crick.
  • Day of the week: April 6th, 1928 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Speedy directed by Ted Wilde

More about April 6th, 1928? See below for more news and curiosities on April 6th, 1928.

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April 06, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 06, 1928:

  • Birth of James D. Watson James D. Watson, a prominent American geneticist who would later become a Nobel Prize recipient in Physiology or Medicine, was born on this date. Watson is best known for his groundbreaking work in molecular biology, particularly his co-discovery of the double helix structure of DNA alongside Francis Crick.
  • Fascist Italy's Handshake Ban Fascist politician Renato Ricci issued a circular ordering the cessation of handshaking as a social custom in Italy, citing hygiene concerns. This unusual directive reflects the authoritarian and control-oriented nature of the Fascist regime during this period.
  • Birth of Joi Lansing Joi Lansing, a multi-talented American entertainer known for her work as a model, actress, and singer, was born. She would become a notable figure in mid-20th century entertainment.
  • First Publication of The Daily Cougar The University of Houston's student newspaper, *The Daily Cougar*, was first published, marking an important milestone in the university's media history and student communication.

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April 06, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 06, 1928?


April 06, 1928 was a Friday and it was the 97th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1928 can also be written as 4/6/1928 in the US and as 6/4/1928 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 1928 in April 1928 calendar

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Who was born on April 06, 1928?


Famous people born on April 06, 1928:

  • James Watson

    Renowned molecular biologist who co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, fundamentally transforming our understanding of genetics...

  • James Dewey Watson

    Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning the molecular structure of nucleic acids and its significance for information transfer in...

  • Béla Balassa

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April 06, 1928: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 06, 1928:

  • Arthur Cruttenden Mace
  • Winifred Moberly

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April 06, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 06, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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April 06, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 06, 1928 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 April 06, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:00 pm and setting at 06:51 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 April 06, 1928?


Someone born on April 06, 1928 is:

97 years and 29 days old,

or 1164 months and 29 days old,

or 5065 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35458 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1928?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 06, 1928.

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