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What Happened on November 4, 1928

Historical Events

Murder of Arnold Rothstein

American gangster Arnold Rothstein is shot at a business meeting for reputedly refusing to pay gambling debts (dies 6th November)

  • Jose Moncada elected president of Nicaragua
  • Titanic Thompson participates in a high-stakes poker game that leads to the murder of Arnold Rothstein

Famous Birthdays

  • Hannah Weiner, American experimental poet, born in Providence, Rhode Island (d. 1997)

About November 4, 1928

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio