What happened on Friday May 11, 1928?

About May 11th, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Japanese Army forcibly pushed Chinese forces out of the Jinan region, resulting in thousands of Chinese casualties, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict between Japan and China.
  • Day of the week: May 11th, 1928 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Passion of Joan of Arc directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer

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May 11, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1928:

  • Jinan Incident: Japanese Military Aggression in China The Japanese Army forcibly pushed Chinese forces out of the Jinan region, resulting in thousands of Chinese casualties, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict between Japan and China.
  • First Analog Television Service Launched in the United States WGY, a radio station in Schenectady, New York, inaugurated the first analog television service, marking a significant milestone in broadcast technology and communication.
  • Walter Hagen Wins British Golf Open American golfer Walter Hagen secured victory at the 63rd British Golf Open, shooting an impressive 292 at Royal Saint George's Golf Club, further cementing his reputation as a golf legend.
  • 56th Preakness Stakes Horse Race Jockey Raymond 'Sonny' Workman rode Victorian to victory in the 56th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in a time of 2:00.2.
  • 54th Kentucky Derby Winner Jockey Chick Lang rode Reigh Count to victory in the 54th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in 2:10.4.
  • The Squeaker Premieres in London Edgar Wallace's play 'The Squeaker' made its debut at London's prestigious Apollo Theatre, adding to the vibrant theatrical scene of the late 1920s.

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May 11, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 11, 1928?


May 11, 1928 was a Friday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1928 can also be written as 5/11/1928 in the US and as 11/5/1928 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 11, 1928?


Famous people born on May 11, 1928:

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  • Brother Andrew

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May 11, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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May 11, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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May 11, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1928 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:27 am and setting at 11:55 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1928.

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How old is someone born on May 11, 1928?


Someone born on May 11, 1928 is:

96 years 11 months old,

or 1163 months and 22 days old,

or 5060 weeks and 1 day old,

or 35421 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1928?

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