What Happened on July 2, 1928

Historical Events

  • British parliament reduces the age at women can vote to 21 - the same as men (Representation of the People Act 1928)
  • The Jenkins Television Corporation (owned by Charles Jenkins) goes on air with W3XK, the first television broadcasting station in the USA

Famous Birthdays

  • Estelita Rodriguez, Cuban actress (Rio Bravo, Cuban Fireball, Havana Rose), born in Guanajay, Cuba (d. 1966)
  • Line Renaud [Jacqueline Ente], French pop and cabaret singer, actress, and AIDS activist, born in Pont-de-Nieppe, France

About July 2, 1928

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer