What happened on Thursday April 19, 1928?

About April 19th, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 125th and final fascicle of the Oxford English Dictionary was published, marking a significant milestone in lexicography. This comprehensive volume completed the monumental work of documenting the English language, representing years of scholarly research and compilation.
  • Day of the week: April 19th, 1928 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Passion of Joan of Arc directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer

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April 19, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 19, 1928:

  • Oxford English Dictionary Final Fascicle Published The 125th and final fascicle of the Oxford English Dictionary was published, marking a significant milestone in lexicography. This comprehensive volume completed the monumental work of documenting the English language, representing years of scholarly research and compilation.
  • Japanese Military Expansion in Shandong Japanese troops occupied the Shandong Peninsula, continuing their territorial expansion and asserting military control over the region. This action was part of Japan's broader imperial ambitions in early 20th-century China.
  • Clarence DeMar Wins Boston Marathon Clarence DeMar of Massachusetts won the 32nd Boston Marathon with an impressive time of 2:37:07.8, further solidifying his reputation as a legendary long-distance runner of the era.
  • New York Yankees Lose First Place The New York Yankees dropped out of first place in Major League Baseball for the first time since May 1926, breaking their remarkable streak of dominance in the league.

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April 19, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 19, 1928?


April 19, 1928 was a Thursday and it was the 110th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1928 can also be written as 4/19/1928 in the US and as 19/4/1928 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1928 in April 1928 calendar

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Who was born on April 19, 1928?


Famous people born on April 19, 1928:

  • William Klein

    Renowned American photographer and filmmaker who revolutionized street photography with his innovative and dynamic visual style,...

  • Richard Garwin

    Prominent American physicist who made significant contributions to scientific discourse, particularly regarding nuclear warfare risks, and...

  • Dick Garwin

    Prominent American scientist credited with being an original designer of the hydrogen bomb, contributing significantly to nuclear weapons...

  • Alexis Korner

    Influential French-English blues musician and guitarist who was a key figure in the British blues and jazz scene, founding influential bands...

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April 19, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th 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 19, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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April 19, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 19, 1928 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 19, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:07 am and setting at 07:27 pm.

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 19, 1928?


Someone born on April 19, 1928 is:

97 years and 25 days old,

or 1164 months and 25 days old,

or 5064 weeks and 6 days old,

or 35454 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1928?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 19, 1928.

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