What Happened on April 28, 1919

Historical Events

  • 1st jump with US Army Air Corps (rip-cord type) parachute (Les Irvin)
  • American stuntman and parachute developer Leslie Irvin (23) makes first premeditated free-fall parachute jump from a plane above US the Army Air Service's McCook Field near Dayton, Ohio [1]

About April 28, 1919

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus