What Happened on March 28, 1910

Historical Events

Fabre Hydravion

First seaplane takes off from water under its own power, piloted by Henri Fabre from the Étang de Berre lagoon at Martigues, France

Famous Birthdays

  • Frederick Baldwin Adams Jr., American librarian and director of the Pierpont Morgan Library, born in Greenwich, Connecticut (d. 2001)
  • Ingrid, Queen Mother of Denmark, Wife of King Frederik IX, ruler of Denmark (1947-72), born in Stockholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden (d. 2000)
  • Jimmie Dodd, American actor (The Mickey Mouse Club; Thundering Trails; Riders of the Rio Grande), and singer-songwriter, born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1964)

Famous Deaths

  • David Josiah Brewer, U.S. Supreme Court Justice (b. 1837)
  • Édouard Colonne, French violinist and conductor, dies at 71
  • William Paul Roberts, Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 68
Died in 1910 1910 Highlights

About March 28, 1910

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries