What Happened on May 28, 1934

Historical Events

Hobbs Last 1st Class Century

Jack Hobbs scores his 197th (or 199th) and last 1st class cricket century at 51 years and 163 days of age [1]

  • Near Callander, Ontario, the Dionne quintuplets are born to Olivia and Elzire Dionne, later becoming the first quintuplets to survive infancy
  • The Glyndebourne festival in Sussex, England, inaugurated

Famous Birthdays

  • Rob du Bois, Dutch composer, born in Amsterdam (d. 2013)

About May 28, 1934

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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