What Happened on July 3, 1928

Historical Events

Historic Invention

Harry Ferguson granted a patent for his three-point hitch for tractors [1]

Film & TV History

John Logie Baird demonstrates the first colour television transmission in London


Famous Birthdays

  • Evelyn Anthony, English historical writer (Poellenberg Inheritance), born in London (d. 2018)
  • Günter Bruno Fuchs, German writer, poet and artist, born in Berlin (d. 1977)
  • John Wills, Lord-Lieutenant of Avon 1974-96, born in Bristol (d. 1998)

About July 3, 1928

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

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