What Happened This Year 1928
Born in 1928
Arthur J. Gregg
Served as a prominent officer in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Major General. Led various logistical operations during pivotal conflicts and was instrumental in modernizing military supply chains. Contributed to strategic planning and management at the Army Logistics Management College, focusing on training future military leaders in logistics and operations. Continued a commitment to education and mentorship within military circles until retirement.
Continue ReadingPete Ladygo
Played professional American football as a guard for the Chicago Bears. Transitioned into coaching after retiring from playing, serving as an assistant coach for the Bears. Contributed to the team's operations and development of players during the 1960s and 1970s, influencing future generations in the sport.
Continue ReadingEzra Fleischer
Born in Romania, a poet and philologist contributed significantly to Hebrew literature. Emigrated to Israel, where involvement in academia and literature flourished. Published critical works and poetry, exploring themes of identity and culture. His scholarly work focused on Hebrew poetry and medieval texts. Served as a professor at Bar-Ilan University, influencing generations of students.
Continue ReadingCarl Fontana
An American jazz trombonist, he gained prominence in the 1950s and became one of the leading figures in jazz trombone. Worked with several notable big bands, including those led by Woody Herman and the Stan Kenton Orchestra. His distinctive style showcased advanced technique and lyrical improvisation. In addition to performing, contributed to numerous recordings, significantly influencing the jazz genre.
Continue ReadingChe Guevara
A prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution, contributed significantly to the establishment of a socialist state in Cuba. Worked as a physician before shifting focus towards revolutionary activities. As a key member of Fidel Castro's insurgency, played a crucial role in the overthrow of Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. After the revolution, held various governmental positions and promoted agrarian reform and industrialization. Later pursued revolutionary activities in other parts of Latin America and Africa, advocating for guerrilla warfare as a means of achieving political change.
Continue ReadingHorst Stein
Born in Germany, later became a Swiss conductor. Stein studied music at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin. He gained prominence as a conductor with various leading orchestras, notably the Berlin State Opera and the Zurich Opera. He led numerous performances of classical repertoire and contemporary works. Stein was also a guest conductor with several orchestras around the world, including the London Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic, and made many recordings.
Continue ReadingBabe Birrer
A professional baseball player participated in Major League Baseball primarily as a pitcher. Played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1943 to 1945. Also played for the Boston Braves during his career. Contributed to the team's efforts during World War II when many players were enlisted in the military. After his playing career, engaged in various roles within the sport, including coaching and scouting.
Continue ReadingAntônio Ermírio de Moraes
A prominent Brazilian businessman and industrialist, made significant contributions to the country's economy through investments in various sectors. Founded Votorantim, a major industrial conglomerate engaged in sectors like cement, aluminum, and energy. Expanded the company's operations to make it one of the largest in Latin America. Advocated for social development and education initiatives while also participating in public discussions on economic policies and social issues in Brazil.
Continue ReadingAlexei Abrikosov
A physicist contributed significantly to the theory of superconductivity. Developed the Ginzburg-Landau theory in collaboration with Vitaly Ginzburg, which provided a theoretical framework for understanding superconductors. His work led to the discovery of the Abrikosov vortex lattice, which describes the behavior of magnetic fields in type-II superconductors. Awards include the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2003 for contributions to the development of the theory of superconductivity. Held a prestigious position at Argonne National Laboratory and published extensively in the field of condensed matter physics.
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