This is interesting because the annual ki and ki of the 9-Year cycle is the same as 2009. (The ki of the 81-Year cycle, however, is notably different.)
February 25- The Federal Radio Commission issues the first television broadcast license.
April 10- The U.S. Republican Party primary elections in Chicago are preceded by assassinations and bombings.
April 12- A bomb attack against Mussolini kills 17 bystanders in Milan.
May 15- The animated short Plane Crazy is released by Disney Studios, featuring the first appearances of Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
June 18- Amelia Earhart successfully crosses the Atlantic Ocean. Nine years later, she disappears over the Pacific.
July 28- The first Coca Cola mass ad campaign in Europe, during the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
November 18- Mickey Mouse appears in Steamboat Willie, the first sound cartoon.
January 10- Comic book character Tintin makes his debut. He goes on to be published in over 200 million comic books in 60 languages.
January 17- Popeye debuts.
1928 (9 Fire Year / 3 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
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