Sports. Stanley Cup: N.Y. Rangers vs. Montreal Maroons Series: 3-2. US Open (Golf): Johnny Farrell Score: 294 Course: Olympia Fields CC Location: Matteson, IL. World Series: New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals Series: 4-0.

15/11/2016 · Historical Events for the Year 1928. 25th February » Charles Jenkins Laboratories of Washington, D.C. becomes the first holder of a television license from the Federal Radio Commission. 28th February » C.V. Raman discovers the Raman effect. 12th March » In California, the St. Francis Dam fails; the resulting floods kill over 600 people.

What Happened in 1928 Important News and Events, Key Technology and Popular Culture. 1928 Year In History including Major News Stories include Alexander Flemming discovers penicillin, Amelia Earhart becomes first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, Okeechobee Hurricane, St. Francis dam collapses, Home Pregnancy Test is first introduced.

Sep 18 St. Louis beat Phillies, 4-2 at the Baker Bowl, Philadelphia; 20th Cards' win of 22 starts between the 2 clubs in 1928; Sep 18 Juan de la Cierva flies 1st helicopter above Channel; Sep 21 "My Weekly Reader" magazine made its debut; Sep 24 Cohan and Lardner's musical "Elmer the Great" premieres in NYC

Oct 7 In Ethiopia, Haile Selassie is crowned king (not yet emperor). Oct 10 Chiang Kai-shek has acquired dictatorial powers and takes office as Chairman of the National Government of China. Oct 12 At Children's Hospital in Boston an iron lung respirator is used for the first time.