Historical Events
- 1st performance of Marc Blitzstein's "Freedom Morning"
- German-Italian counter offensive in North Africa
- US 34th Division occupies Djebel el Hara, North Tunisia
Famous Birthdays
- Jacques Dutronc, French pop-rock singer-songwriter (Il est cinq heures, Paris s'éveille), and actor (Van Gogh), born in Paris, France
- John Oliver Creighton, American NASA astronaut (STS 51G, 36, 48), born in Orange, Texas
- Liz Edgar (née Broome), Welsh horse showjumper (5 x Queen Elizabeth Cup; Aachen Grand Prix, 1980; European Champion. 1981), born in Cardiff, Wales (d. 2020)
- The Fantastic Johnny C [Johnny Corley], American singer ("Boogaloo Down Broadway"), born in Greenwood, South Carolina
About April 28, 1943
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
