What Happened on October 28, 1934

Historical Events

  • Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates play first of only 4 penalty free games in NFL history; Dodgers wins 21-3 at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn

Famous Birthdays

  • Jim Beatty, American athlete (first to break 4-minute mile barrier on an indoor track 3:58.9 1962), born in New York City
  • Julio Jiménez, Spanish road cyclist (King of the Mountains: Tour de France 1965, 66, 67 & Vuelta a España 1963, 64, 65), born in Ávila, Spain (d. 2022)

About October 28, 1934

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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