What happened on Sunday June 10, 1928?

Here's what happened on June 10, 1928:

• Southern Cross Completes Historic Trans-Pacific Flight On June 10, 1928, the 'Southern Cross,' piloted by Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm, with crew members Harry Lyon and James Warner, completed the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia. The aircraft landed at Eagle Farm Airport in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, after departing from Oakland, California, on May 31, 1928. source: ahsa.org.au
• Birth of Maurice Sendak, Renowned Children's Author Maurice Sendak, the acclaimed American children's author and illustrator, was born on June 10, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for his book 'Where the Wild Things Are,' which has become a classic in children's literature. source: biography.com
• Uruguay and Argentina Draw in Olympic Football Final On June 10, 1928, Uruguay and Argentina faced each other in the Olympic football final at the Amsterdam Summer Olympics. The match ended in a 1–1 draw, leading to a replay scheduled three days later to determine the winner. source: olympic.org
• Tragic Railway Accident in Germany A devastating railway accident occurred between Munich and Cologne, resulting in the tragic loss of 25 lives. The derailment underscored the potential dangers of early 20th-century rail transportation and the critical need for improved safety standards.

Events in 1928

June 10, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 10, 1928 was a Sunday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 10, 1928 can also be written as 6/10/1928 in the US and as 10/6/1928 in UK and Europe.

June 10, 1928 in June 1928 calendar

Famous people born on June 10, 1928:

• Maurice Sendak

  Maurice Sendak was an influential American author and illustrator best known for his groundbreaking children's books, most notably 'Where the Wild Things Are.' Renowned for his imaginative storytelling and distinctive illustrations, Sendak's works have had a profound impact on children's literature. [bio]

• Philip Levine
• Carl Dahlhaus

Famous people born in 1928

Famous people born on June 10th

Famous people died on June 10, 1928:

• Antonio Orazio Quinzio

Famous people who died in 1928

Famous people who died on June 10th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 10th is Gemini.

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June 10, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 10, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 10, 1928 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 10, 1928 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 10, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:12 am and setting at 01:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Jul 03, 1928.

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Someone born on June 10, 1928 is:

97 years 11 months old,

or 1175 months and 14 days old,

or 5111 weeks

or 35777 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 10, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 10, 1928.

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