Sports
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Clemson starts its men's swimming program, using the pool on the ground floor of the YMCA. At this time, it is the only South Carolina college with a swim team.
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The Tigers debut new uniforms featuring brilliant orange jerseys for the first time, featuring black composition cloth stripes on the front and purple numerals.
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Clemson's first All-American is named as football center and team captain O.K. Pressley is rostered on the national Third Team by the Newspaper Enterprise Association.
In the News
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On June 17-18, 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, as a passenger in a plane piloted by Wilmer Stultz. This achievement brought Earhart international fame and helped to inspire future generations of female aviators.
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Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first true antibiotic. This discovery revolutionized medicine, leading to the development of treatments for a wide range of bacterial infections and saving countless lives.
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On November 18, 1928, Walt Disney released Steamboat Willie, the first synchronized sound cartoon, starring Mickey Mouse. This film marked the debut of Mickey Mouse and is considered a landmark in the history of animation.
On Campus
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Riggs Hall is completed on the site of Old Mechanical Hall which burned May 27, 1926. Dedicated during Commencement 1928.
TAPS Gallery
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