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What Happened on April 28, 1968

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Flower, Zimbabwean cricket wicketkeeper & captain (63 Tests, 12 x 100, HS 232no, 160 dismissals; Mashonaland, Essex CCC, South Australia), born in Cape Town, South Africa
  • Howard Donald, British pop musician (Take That - "Back For Good"), born in Droylsden, Lancashire, England
  • Jeff Grosso, American skateboarder (host Youtube’s 'Vans Loveletters to Skateboarding'), born in Glendale, California (d. 2020)
  • Mark Carrier, American football safety (NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year 1990 Chicago Bears; 3 × Pro Bowl; Detroit Lions), born in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Famous Weddings

Alan Sugar

Business magnate Alan Sugar (21) weds hairdresser Ann Simons in Great Portland Street Synagogue, London

Died in 1968 1968 Highlights

About April 28, 1968

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
  • UK #1 Song: What A Wonderful World/Cabaret - Louis Armstrong