Historical Events
Music Premiere
George and Ira Gershwin's musical "Treasure Girl" premieres in NYC

George Gershwin
Famous Deaths
- Mauritz Stiller [Moshe Stiller], Swedish actor and director (The Saga of Gösta Berling, Erotikon), dies from an infective pleurisy at 45
1928 Highlights
About November 8, 1928
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio