Historical Events
Catholic Encyclical
Pope Pius XI publishes encyclical Mortalium animos (against oecumene)
Famous Birthdays
- Capucine [Germaine Lefebvre], French actress and fashion model (Pink Panther, What's New Pussycat?), born in Saint-Raphaël, Var, France (d. 1990)
- George H. Ross, American businessman, born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Alvin Kraenzlein, American track and field athlete (4 Olympic gold 1900), dies at 51
1928 Highlights
About January 6, 1928
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Greatest Generation
Silent Generation
Baby Boomer
Generation X
Millennial
Generation Z