Historical Events
- 1st celebration of Authors' Day
Cricket History
Australian cricket batting prodigy Don Bradman scores 133 not out in NSW 2nd innings v Queensland in Brisbane; follows his 131 in the Blues' 1st innings
Event of Interest
Graf Zeppelin sets airship distance record of 6384 km
1928 History
Famous Birthdays
- James Bradford, American heavyweight weightlifter (Olympic silver 1952, 56), born in Washington, D.C. (d. 2013)
About November 1, 1928
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 94 years and 11 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
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