What happened on Tuesday May 28, 1912?

Here's what happened on May 28, 1912:

• Patrick White: Australian Nobel Laureate Patrick White, born on May 28, 1912, was a distinguished Australian novelist who would go on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1973. His novel 'Happy Valley' was an early work that showcased his literary talent, which would later be recognized internationally.
• Remarkable Cricket Performance by Jackie Matthews On May 28, 1912, cricket player Jackie Matthews achieved the extraordinary feat of taking two hat-tricks in a single day during a match between Australia and South Africa, a rare and remarkable accomplishment in cricket history.
• Herman Johannes: Indonesian Scientist and Politician Herman Johannes was a prominent Indonesian academic who made significant contributions to science and politics during the mid-20th century. Born on May 28, 1912, he became a respected professor and played an important role in Indonesia's intellectual and political landscape.

Events in 1912

May 28, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 28, 1912

Newspapers from May. 28, 1912

May 28, 1912 was a Tuesday and it was the 149th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1912 can also be written as 5/28/1912 in the US and as 28/5/1912 in UK and Europe.

May 28, 1912 in May 1912 calendar

Famous people born on May 28, 1912:

• Patrick White

  Patrick White was an acclaimed Australian novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1973.

• Roger Ikor

  Roger Ikor was a French writer and educator who taught at the Sorbonne.

• Ruby Payne-Scott

  Ruby Payne-Scott was a pioneering Australian radio astronomer who made significant contributions to the field during World War II.

Famous people born in 1912

Famous people born on May 28th

Famous people died on May 28, 1912:

• Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran

Famous people who died in 1912

Famous people who died on May 28th

May 28, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1912 was When Irish Eyes art Smiling by Harry Macdonough, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Harry Macdonough - When Irish Eyes art Smiling
2. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - In a Little While

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 28, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 28, 1912 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 1912 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 28, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:16 pm and setting at 03:19 am.

The previous full moon was on May 01, 1912 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1912.

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Your place in the Universe on May 28, 1912

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Someone born on May 28, 1912 is:

112 years 11 months old,

or 1355 months and 26 days old,

or 5895 weeks and 4 days old,

or 41269 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 28, 1912.

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