What happened on Saturday September 15, 1928?

Here's what happened on September 15, 1928:

• Discovery of penicillin The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming occurred in 1928, marking a significant breakthrough in medicine. This antibiotic revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections and has saved countless lives since its introduction. Fleming's work laid the foundation for modern antibiotics. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Okeechobee hurricane strikes Bahamas The Okeechobee hurricane struck the Bahamas on September 15, 1928, following its devastating impact on Puerto Rico. The storm caused extensive damage and loss of life in the Bahamas, further emphasizing the need for improved hurricane preparedness in the region. source: nhc.noaa.gov
• Al Capone's accidental shooting On September 15, 1928, notorious gangster Al Capone was accidentally shot in a barroom incident. This event highlighted the violent underworld of organized crime during the Prohibition era. Capone's life and activities were closely followed by law enforcement and the media. source: history.com
• Cricket Record: 300 Wickets in a Season Tich Freeman achieved a remarkable milestone in English cricket by becoming the first bowler to take 300 wickets in a single season, a testament to his exceptional skill and consistency.
• Cardinals Set National League Record The Saint Louis Cardinals set a unique National League record by leaving 18 men on base during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, ultimately winning the match 8-6.
• Destruction of Forged Postage Stamps In Geneva, approximately 400 kg of Fournier-albums, which contained forged postage stamps, were burned, eliminating a significant collection of counterfeit philatelic materials.

Events in 1928

September 15, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from September 1928

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 1928

Your poster from September 15, 1928

September 15, 1928 was a Saturday and it was the 259th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1928 can also be written as 9/15/1928 in the US and as 15/9/1928 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 1928 in September 1928 calendar

Famous people born on September 15, 1928:

• Cannonball Adderley

  Cannonball Adderley was a highly influential American jazz alto saxophonist, best known for his work in the hard bop era of the 1950s and 1960s. He gained wide acclaim both as a solo artist and as a member of the Miles Davis Sextet, contributing to the landmark album 'Kind of Blue.' His energetic and soulful playing style made him one … [bio]

• Henry Silva

Famous people born in 1928

Famous people born on September 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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September 15, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 15, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 1928 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 15, 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 September 15, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:00 am and setting at 08:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 31, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1928.

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Your place in the Universe on September 15, 1928

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Someone born on September 15, 1928 is:

97 years 8 months old,

or 1172 months and 9 days old,

or 5097 weeks and 1 day old,

or 35680 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 15, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 15, 1928.

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