What Happened on December 28, 1927

Historical Events

Arthur Honegger's opera "Antigone" premieres with a libretto by Jean Cocteau, sets by Pablo Picasso and costumes by Coco Chanel at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels

George Kaufman & Moss Hart's "Royal Family" premieres in NYC

Anne Armstrong, US ambassador and first female counsel to the President, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, (d. 2008)
Norma Whiteman. Australian cricket fast bowler (7 WTests, 22 wickets, BB 4/33; NSWCA), born in Bathurst, Australia (d. 2023)
Oleg Karavaichuk, Russian pianist and composer, born in Kiev (d. 2016)
Simon Raven, English playwright and critic (Alms for Oblivion)

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn