What Happened on December 28, 1934

Historical Events

"Bright Eyes"

Film "Bright Eyes" premieres starring Shirley Temple and featuring the song "On the Good Ship Lollipop"

  • First ever Women's cricket international begins England vs Australia in Australia

Famous Birthdays

  • David Warrilow, English actor (Radio Days, Dakota Road, Barton Fink), born in Stone, England (d. 1995)
  • John Akers, American business executive (head of IBM, 1983-93), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 2014)

Maggie Smith (89 years old)

English actress (Harry Potter, Death on the Nile, Clash of Titans), born in Ilford, England

  • Peggy Wilson, American golfer (US Open runner-up 1969), born in Lauderdale, Mississippi
  • Virginio Pizzali, Italian track cyclist (Olympic gold team pursuit 1956), born in Mortegliano, Udine, Italy (d. 2021)
  • Yujiro Ishihara, Japanese actor (Crazed Fruit), born in Kobe, Japan (d. 1987)
Born in 1934
1934 Highlights

About December 28, 1934

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn