Vol. 1920s · No. 1928 · PRICE 25¢
The 1928 Times
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Nov 18, 1928 | Animation, USA
Jazz, Whistles, and the Dawn of Wonders
The Roaring Twenties reach a dazzling crescendo in 1928, marked by miraculous scientific breakthroughs and vibrant cultural milestones. From the silver screen to transatlantic skies, optimistic innovations usher humanity into a bold new era.
Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin
Returning to a cluttered laboratory, Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming notices mold destroying bacteria, accidentally launching the modern antibiotic era.
Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic
Flying aboard the Friendship, Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by air, capturing international fame.
Also this year
Commercially Sliced Bread Introduced
July 7, 1928 | Food & Tech, USA
The Chillicothe Baking Company uses Otto Rohwedder's revolutionary machine to sell the world's first pre-sliced loaves, forever changing breakfast.
Premiere of The Threepenny Opera
August 31, 1928 | Theater, Germany
Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill revolutionize musical theater with their biting satire on capitalism, debuting in Berlin to critical fanfare.
Ravel's Boléro Premieres in Paris
Nov 22, 1928 | Classical Music, France
Maurice Ravel's hypnotic, single-movement orchestral piece premieres at the Palais Garnier, captivating audiences with its relentless crescendo.
Signing of the Kellogg-Briand Pact
August 27, 1928 | Diplomacy, Global
Fifteen nations gather in Paris to sign an ambitious international agreement outlawing war as an instrument of national policy.
Herbert Hoover Wins US Presidency
Nov 6, 1928 | Politics, USA
Promising continued economic prosperity, Republican Herbert Hoover defeats Al Smith in a landslide presidential victory.