28 significant historical events occurred on April 28. April 28 has witnessed several major historical events in military operations, political changes, and accidents. On this date, the deadly Exercise Tiger D-Day rehearsal happened in 1944, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini died in 1945, and in 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 experienced mid-flight explosive decompression. The date has also marked key moments in Formula One racing history, such as the 1974 Spanish Grand Prix and the tragic 1991 San Marino Grand Prix.
15 famous birthdays on April 28
Including K. Barry Sharpless, Kurt Gödel, Saddam Hussein
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density3rd Century
1 event18th Century
3 events19th Century
3 events20th Century
15 eventsPeace treaty between Republic of China and Japan, officially ending the Second Sino-Japanese War
21st Century
6 eventsElectricity blackout in the Iberian Peninsula and some areas of southern France on April 28, 2025
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