Historical Events
Event of Interest
Pulitzer prize awarded to Thornton Wilder for "Bridge of San Luis Rey"
Thornton Wilder
- The United Kingdom lowers age of women voters from 30 to 21
Famous Birthdays
- John Ingle, American actor (Edward Quartermaine-General Hospital), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma (d. 2012)
- Marvin Mitchelson, American celebrity attorney, born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2004)
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Spendiaryan, Russian-Soviet composer, dies at 56
1928 Highlights
About May 7, 1928
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus