What happened on Sunday November 11, 1928?

About November 11th, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: The first major dust storm of the Great Plains occurred, a precursor to the more severe Dust Bowl events of the 1930s. This environmental catastrophe signaled the beginning of severe ecological challenges in the American Midwest, caused by extensive agricultural practices and drought conditions.
  • Day of the week: November 11th, 1928 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Storm Over Asia directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin

More about November 11th, 1928? See below for more news and curiosities on November 11th, 1928.

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November 11, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 11, 1928:

  • Great Black Blizzard of 1928 The first major dust storm of the Great Plains occurred, a precursor to the more severe Dust Bowl events of the 1930s. This environmental catastrophe signaled the beginning of severe ecological challenges in the American Midwest, caused by extensive agricultural practices and drought conditions.
  • LaVern Baker Birth LaVern Baker, a pioneering African American rhythm and blues singer, was born. She would later become an influential figure in early rock and roll music, known for hits like "Tweedlee Dee" and her contributions to the development of the genre.
  • Civic Building Cornerstone Laying Cornerstones were laid for the local Opera House and Veteran's Building, symbolizing community development, cultural investment, and honoring military service members.
  • Radio Station Launch in Washington DC WOL-AM radio station begins broadcasting in Washington DC, further expanding the national radio communication infrastructure.
  • Radio Station Launch in El Centro, California KXO-AM radio station begins broadcasting in El Centro, California, expanding local media and communication infrastructure in the Imperial Valley region.
  • Radio Station Launch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa WMT-AM radio station commences transmissions in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, contributing to the growing radio communication network in the Midwestern United States.

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

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What day of the week was November 11, 1928?


November 11, 1928 was a Sunday and it was the 316th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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Who was born on November 11, 1928?


Famous people born on November 11, 1928:

  • Carlos Fuentes
    Carlos Fuentes

    Author and academic from panamanian-mexican (d. 2012).

  • Edward Zorinsky

    American politician who served as a Senator from Nebraska, known for his moderate political stance and contributions to public service.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th is Scorpio.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 11, 1928 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 11, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:45 am and setting at 04:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Nov 27, 1928.

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How old is someone born on November 11, 1928?


Someone born on November 11, 1928 is:

96 years 5 months old,

or 1157 months and 22 days old,

or 5033 weeks and 6 days old,

or 35237 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 11, 1928?

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 11th 2025.

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

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 11, 1928.

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