November 1928

Sunday 04:

Arnold Rothstein, New York City's most notorious gambler, is shot dead over a poker game.

Tuesday 06:

U.S. presidential election, 1928: Republican Herbert Hoover wins by a wide margin over Democrat Alfred E. Smith.

Sunday 18:

Release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, featuring the second appearances of Cartoon stars Mickey and Minnie Mouse.