What happened on 28 April?
Take a look at what happened on this day, 28 April in history. From a variety of achievements, and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day
ON THIS DAY: 28 April
1978 | In October 1977, the government banned a number of BCM organisations, leading to the founding of the Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO) in 1978.
1952 | In order to run for president of the United States in 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower resigned from his position as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander.
1973 | Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon”, which was produced in Abbey Road Studios, debuted at the top of the US Billboard chart and set a record-breaking 741-week run.
1947 | On the Kon-Tiki, Thor Heyerdahl and five other crew members sailed from Peru to prove that natives of that country could have colonised Polynesia.
1945 | Walter Audisio, a member of the Italian resistance organisation, shot Benito Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci to death.
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BIRTHDAYS
1990 | South African actress, Boity Thulo.
1971 | South African tennis player, Chris Haggard
1970 | Argentinian footballer and manager, Diego Simeone.
1998 | South Korean singer and actor, Song Yu-bin.
1970 | Australian tennis player, Richard Fromberg.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2016 | English author and screenwriter, Jenny Diski, 69.
2006 | American baseball player, Steve Howe, 48.
2009 | Polish-Australian businessman, Richard Pratt, 75.
2011 | Swiss mountaineer, Erhard Loretan, 52.
2005 | American bassist, Percy Heath, 82.
SPORTS
2008 | Banyana Banyana player, Eudy Simelane, was found raped and murdered on this day.
ENTERTAINMENT
1985 | Bryan Ferry released “Slave To Love” on this day.
AFRICA FACT
Bananas are used to make an African beer. This is produced extensively throughout East Africa and is known by several names in different nations.
