Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Ann Scott, Canadian figure skater (Olympic gold 1948, World champion 1947-48), born in Ottawa, Ontario (d. 2012)
- Páll Pampichier Pálsson, Austrian-Icelandic composer, born in Graz, Austria (d. 1966)
- Pancho González, American tennis player (US National C'ships singles 1948-49; Wimbledon & French Open Doubles, 1949; 13 x Pro Grand Slam titles), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1995)
- Ralph Goings, American painter
Famous Deaths
- Constantin Dimitrescu, Romanian composer (Dans ţănănesc), dies at 81
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights
About May 9, 1928
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey