Istanbul – The Queen of Cities
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Historical Events
Music Premiere
1st performance of Walter Piston's Suite for orchestra (Boston)
- Turkish cities Constantinople and Angora change their names to Istanbul and Ankara
Famous Birthdays
- Amelia Rosselli, Italian poet, born in Rome (d. 1996)
- Elizabeth Bainbridge, English opera singer, born in Rawtenstall, Lancashire
- George Bruce, British portrait painter, born in London
- Robert Ashley, American composer, born in Ann Arbor, Michigan (d. 2014)
1930 Highlights
About March 28, 1930
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
