Historical Events
- NY Giants future Baseball HOF third baseman Freddie Lindstrom ties record of 9 hits in a doubleheader in 12-4 & 8-2 wins over Philadelphia Phillies at the Baker Bowl
Famous Birthdays
- Alexei Abrikosov, Russian-born American physicist (Nobel Prize 2003), born in Moscow (d. 2017)
- Jacob Druckman, American composer (Animus; Windows), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1996)
- Michel Brault, Canadian filmmaker (Direct Cinema - pioneered hand-held camera work), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2013) [1]
- Peyo [Pierre Culliford], Belgian cartoonist (The Smurfs; Johan et Pirlouit), born in Brussels, Belgium (d. 1992)
- William Joseph Russo, American trombonist, jazz, classical and theater composer (Titans Symphony) and educator, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2003)
1928 Highlights
About June 25, 1928
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
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