Jazz Singer Sounds Death Knell for Silent Movies
Oct 6 "The Jazz Singer", directed by Alan Crosland, starring Al Jolson and May McAvoy, released, 1st film with a soundtrack (Honorary Academy Award 1928)
Film Release
Oct 8 "The Second Hundred Years" silent short film released starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy - 1st Laurel and Hardy film with them appearing as a team
Sports History
Oct 11 New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig is named American League MVP; despite hitting MLB record 60 HR's Babe Ruth as a former winner is not eligible
- Oct 12 Hermann Goerner of Germany raises 24 men weighing 4,123 lbs on a plank with soles of his feet
Sports History
Oct 17 Ban Johnson, in failing health, retires as AL President
- Oct 23 Town of Netanya, Israel founded by Nathan Strauss
Music History
Oct 26 Duke Ellington sings "Creole Love Song"
Historic Event
Oct 27 Queen Wilhelmina opens Meuse-Waal Canal in Nijmegen
Historic Event
Oct 28 Josip Broz Tito begins 7 months jail sentence in Croatia
- Oct 28 KLM-plane "Homing Pigeon" leaves Neth-Indies after 1st regular flight