Famous Birthdays
- Adam Green, American anti-folk singer-songwriter, born in Mount Kisco, New York
- Daniel Cabrera, Dominican baseball player
Famous Deaths
- Mary Lou Williams (née Scruggs), American jazz pianist, arranger (Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman), composer (Zodiac Suite; Mary Lou's Mass), and philanthropist, dies of bladder cancer at 71
- Stefan Wyszyński, Polish Cardinal, dies at 79
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About May 28, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants