What Happened on May 11, 1928

Day of the Week: Friday

Historical Events

  • 53rd Preakness: Raymond Sonny Workman aboard Victorian wins in 2:00.2

Sport awardGolf Major

63rd British Golf Open: Walter Hagen shoots a 292 at Royal St George's

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  • General Electric opens 1st TV-station (Schenectady, NY)

Famous Birthdays

  • Brother Andrew, Dutch missionary
  • Yaacov Agam, Israeli sculptor