How many years ago was 1928?

How long ago was 1928?

To put into perspective how long ago 1928 was:

• The vast majority of people born in 1928 have passed away.
• Anyone who turned 21 in 1928 is most likely dead by now.
• Nine decades have passed since then.
• Television did not exist at the time. Back then, radio was the medium of choice.
• The First World War had only ended nine years previously.
• The Moon is moving away from Earth at roughly 1.49 inches per year. That means that it has moved away by about 144 inches since 1928.
• There have been roughly 5,044 weekends since then.
• Names such as Adolf Hitler and Gary Cooper were not famous at the time.
• Alcohol was illegal in the United States due to prohibition.
• The Empire State Building didn't exist.
• The Earth has travelled 437 billion miles through space since 1928.
• People were using rotary phones.
• Due to the expansion of the Atlantic Ocean, the distance between the United States and Europe has grown 2 meters since 1928.
• Sunglasses weren't a thing yet.
• Most cars did not have radios.