Historical Events
Discovery of Homo Erectus
Paleoanthropologist Davidson Black reports his findings on the ancient human fossils found at Zhoukoudian, China in the journal Nature and declares them to be a new species he names 'Sinanthropus pekinensis' (now known as 'Homo erectus')
Famous Birthdays
- C V Gadkari, Indian cricket batsman 6 Tests, 1 x 50; Maharashtra, Services), born in Pune, India (d. 1998)
1928 Highlights
About February 3, 1928
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide