What happened on Saturday March 31, 1928?

About March 31st, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: Gordon 'Gordie' Howe was born in Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada. He would go on to become one of the most iconic right wings in NHL history, playing primarily for the Detroit Red Wings and earning the nickname 'Mr. Hockey' for his extraordinary skills and longevity in the sport.
  • Day of the week: March 31st, 1928 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: California directed by Michele Lupo

More about March 31st, 1928? See below for more news and curiosities on March 31st, 1928.

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March 31, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 31, 1928:

  • Birth of Hockey Legend Gordie Howe Gordon 'Gordie' Howe was born in Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada. He would go on to become one of the most iconic right wings in NHL history, playing primarily for the Detroit Red Wings and earning the nickname 'Mr. Hockey' for his extraordinary skills and longevity in the sport.
  • Death of Frank B. Willis Frank B. Willis, a prominent U.S. Senator and the 47th Governor of Ohio, passed away. Willis was an important political figure in Ohio during the early 20th century, contributing to the state's governance and political landscape.
  • Italian Pilot Breaks Air Speed Record Mario de Bernardi, an accomplished Italian pilot, set a remarkable new air speed record of 336.6 miles per hour, surpassing his own previous record. This achievement highlighted the rapid technological advancements in aviation during the interwar period.
  • Deadly Earthquake in Smyrna A devastating earthquake struck Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey), resulting in sixty confirmed fatalities. The seismic event caused significant destruction and loss of life in the region.
  • Tipperary Tim Triumphs in Grand National Tipperary Tim won the prestigious Grand National horse race, a significant event in the world of horse racing. The Grand National, held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, is known for its challenging course and rich sporting history.

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March 31, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 31, 1928?


March 31, 1928 was a Saturday and it was the 91st day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1928 can also be written as 3/31/1928 in the US and as 31/3/1928 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1928 in March 1928 calendar

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Who was born on March 31, 1928?


Famous people born on March 31, 1928:

  • Gordie Howe

    Iconic Canadian ice hockey player nicknamed 'Mr.

  • Lefty Frizzell

    Influential American country music singer and songwriter who revolutionized honky-tonk music in the 1950s, profoundly impacting future music...

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March 31, 1928: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 31, 1928:

  • Gustave Ador
  • Medardo Rosso

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March 31, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 31, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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March 31, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 31, 1928 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 31, 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 March 31, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 04:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 06, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 1928.

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How old is someone born on March 31, 1928?


Someone born on March 31, 1928 is:

97 years 1 month old,

or 1165 months and 14 days old,

or 5067 weeks and 4 days old,

or 35473 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 1928?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 31, 1928.

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