What happened on Thursday April 12, 1928?

Here's what happened on April 12, 1928:

• First East-to-West Transatlantic Flight by Bremen Aircraft The Bremen, a German Junkers W 33 type aircraft, completed the first successful transatlantic flight from east to west. An international crew of three men – Germans Hermann Köhl and Ehrenfried Günther Freiherr von Hünefeld and Irishman James Fitzmaurice – took off from Baldonnel Aerodrome near Dublin, Ireland, and landed on Greenly Island, Canada after encountering engine problems.
• Bomb Attack in Milan A terrorist bomb attack in Milan, Italy, targeted a public area, killing 17 bystanders. The attack was likely an attempt to assassinate Benito Mussolini, the Italian Fascist leader, highlighting the political tensions of the era.
• Assassination Attempt on King Victor Emmanuel III An assassination attempt was made against King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, reflecting the political instability and violent political climate of the time.
• McNary–Haugen Farm Relief Bill Passed The U.S. Senate passed another version of the McNary–Haugen Farm Relief Bill, despite widespread expectation that President Calvin Coolidge would veto it, as he had done with previous iterations. This bill was part of efforts to provide economic support to American farmers during a challenging economic period.
• Hardy Krüger Birth Birth of Hardy Krüger, a notable German actor who would later become prominent in international cinema.
• Jean-François Paillard Birth Birth of Jean-François Paillard, a distinguished French conductor who would contribute significantly to classical music.
• Record for Heaviest Horse The stallion Brooklyn Supreme, located in Belgium, was recorded as the heaviest known horse at 1,450 kg, setting a remarkable animal weight record.
• Uwe Kitzinger Academic Appointment Uwe Kitzinger becomes president of Templeton College at Oxford University, marking a significant academic leadership role.

Events in 1928

April 12, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 12, 1928

Newspapers from Apr. 12, 1928

April 12, 1928 was a Thursday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1928 can also be written as 4/12/1928 in the US and as 12/4/1928 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1928 in April 1928 calendar

Famous people born on April 12, 1928:

• Hardy Krüger

  Renowned German actor who was a prominent figure in European cinema during the 1950s and 1960s, known for his distinctive Nordic appearance...

• Jean-François Paillard

  Prominent French conductor and musical director who significantly contributed to classical music interpretation and performance during the...

• Yun Hyong-keun

Famous people born in 1928

Famous people born on April 12th

Famous people died on April 12, 1928:

• Adolfo Hohenstein

Famous people who died in 1928

Famous people who died on April 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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April 12, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 1928 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 10:57 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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Someone born on April 12, 1928 is:

97 years 1 month old,

or 1165 months and 2 days old,

or 5065 weeks and 6 days old,

or 35461 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1928?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 12, 1928.

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