What Happened on October 28, 1921

Historical Events

  • Amsterdam's Tuschinski movie theater opens
  • First American gubernatorial recall election is held in North Dakota. Governor Lynn Frazier loses to Ragnvald A. Nestos by just over 4,000 votes (1.8%).

Famous Birthdays

  • Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill, Cuban Latin and Afro-Cuban jazz composer, arranger, and conductor, born in Havana, Cuba (d. 2001)
  • Peggy Kirk, American golfer, (Titleholders Championship 1949), born in Findlay, Ohio (d. 2016)
Born in 1921
1921 Highlights

About October 28, 1921

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 102 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio