What Happened on September 28, 1919

Historical Events

  • Fastest major league game (51 mins), Giants beat Phillies 6-1

Famous Birthdays

  • Lenn Hjortzberg, Swedish director ("Persona"; "Through a Glass Darkly"), born in Karlskrona, Sweden (d. 1975)
  • Margaret Johnson, American jazz pianist known as "Countess" and "Queenie" (Andy Kirk's Clouds of Joy; Lester Young), born in Chanute, Kansas (d. 1939)

Tom Harmon (1919-1990)

American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1940, Michigan; LA Rams) and broadcaster (CBS 1950-62), born in Rennselaer, Indiana


About September 28, 1919

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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