What happened on Tuesday October 16, 1928?

About October 16th, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: Hugo Eckener and the crew of the Graf Zeppelin were celebrated with a prestigious ticker tape parade in New York City, marking a significant moment in early aviation history and international recognition of technological achievement.
  • Day of the week: October 16th, 1928 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Show People directed by King Vidor

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October 16, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1928:

  • Graf Zeppelin Crew Honored in New York City Hugo Eckener and the crew of the Graf Zeppelin were celebrated with a prestigious ticker tape parade in New York City, marking a significant moment in early aviation history and international recognition of technological achievement.
  • General Strike in Łódź, Poland A general strike erupted in Łódź, Poland, as textile workers and their sympathizers protested labor conditions, highlighting the growing labor movement and social tensions in interwar Poland.
  • Mickey Cochrane Wins American League MVP Mickey Cochrane, a prominent baseball player, won the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, narrowly defeating Heinie Manush by a mere two points in a closely contested race.

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October 16, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 16, 1928?


October 16, 1928 was a Tuesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1928 can also be written as 10/16/1928 in the US and as 16/10/1928 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1928 in October 1928 calendar

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Who was born on October 16, 1928?


Famous people born on October 16, 1928:

  • Mary Daly

    Influential radical feminist philosopher and theologian who challenged patriarchal structures in religious and academic discourse.

  • Ann Morgan Guilbert

    American actress known for her comedic roles, particularly in television sitcoms like 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'The Nanny'.

  • Robert Pandraud

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October 16, 1928: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 1928:

  • Mario Torriani

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October 16, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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October 16, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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October 16, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 1928 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 October 16, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:55 am and setting at 07:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1928.

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How old is someone born on October 16, 1928?


Someone born on October 16, 1928 is:

96 years 6 months old,

or 1158 months and 28 days old,

or 5039 weeks and 1 day old,

or 35274 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1928?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 16, 1928.

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