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What Happened on May 28, 1887

Famous Birthdays

  • Hank Mann, American actor (City Lights, Smoky, Dawn Trail, Fugitive Road), born in New York City (d. 1971)

Jim Thorpe (1887-1953)

American all-round athlete (Olympic gold decathlon, pentathlon 1912; College & Pro Football Hall of Fame), born in Indian Territory, Oklahoma


About May 28, 1887

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini