April 28 in History
April 28 is the birthday of Anthony Volpe (2001) and the anniversary of the death of Brian McCardie (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for April 28, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Otho, Roman emperor was born in AD 32, while Artabanus IV of Parthia died in 224.
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Famous people born on April 28
Famous people who died on April 28
2015
Marcia Brown (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American children's illustrator and writer (1918–2015)
2014
Jack Ramsay (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American basketball coach and broadcaster (1925–2014)
2012
Fred Allen (rugby union) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach
What happened on April 28
- 2004
CBS News releases evidence of the Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse. The photographs show rape and abuse from the American troops over Iraqi detainees.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
Whitewater controversy: President Bill Clinton gives a 41⁄2 hour videotaped testimony for the defense.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
Port Arthur massacre, Tasmania: A gunman, Martin Bryant, opens fire at the Broad Arrow Cafe in Port Arthur, Tasmania, killing 35 people and wounding 23 others.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1994
Former Central Intelligence Agency counterintelligence officer and analyst Aldrich Ames pleads guilty to giving US secrets to the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-39, the first unclassified shuttle mission for the United States Department of Defense.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
Near Maui, Hawaii, flight attendant Clarabelle "C.B." Lansing is blown out of Aloha Airlines Flight 243, a Boeing 737, and falls to her death when part of the plane's fuselage rips open in mid-flight.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
High levels of radiation resulting from the Chernobyl disaster are detected at Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant in Sweden, leading Soviet authorities to publicly announce the accident.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1983
The West German news magazine Stern begins publishing excerpts from the purported diaries of Adolf Hitler, later revealed to be forgeries.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1978
The President of Afghanistan, Mohammad Daoud Khan, is overthrown and assassinated in a coup led by pro-communist rebels.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1977
The Red Army Faction trial ends, with Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin and Jan-Carl Raspe found guilty of four counts of murder and more than 30 counts of attempted murder.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1975
General Cao Văn Viên, chief of the South Vietnamese military, departs for the US as the North Vietnamese Army closes in on victory.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1973
The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, recorded in Abbey Road Studios goes to number one on the US Billboard chart, beginning a record-breaking 741-week chart run.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1970
Vietnam War: US President Richard Nixon formally authorizes American combat troops to take part in the Cambodian campaign.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1969
Charles de Gaulle resigns as President of France.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1967
Vietnam War: Boxer Muhammad Ali refuses his induction into the United States Army and is subsequently stripped of his championship and license.
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Editor's picks
Born on April 28
- AD 32 — Otho, Roman emperor (died 69 AD)
- 1402 — Nezahualcoyotl, Acolhuan philosopher, warrior, poet and ruler (died 1472)
- 1442 — Edward IV, king of England (died 1483)
Died on April 28
- 224 — Artabanus IV of Parthia (born 191)
- 948 — Hu Jinsi, Chinese general and prefect
- 988 — Adaldag, archbishop of Bremen
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for April 28
Quick answers
Who was born on April 28? Anthony Volpe (2001), Victoria De Angelis (2000), Alek Thomas (2000).
Who died on April 28? Brian McCardie (2024), Michael Collins (astronaut) (2021), El Risitas (2021).
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