Historical Events
- "We’re Fighting Back" premieres on CBS in the US, based on the formation of the Guardian Angels
- Galician current Statute of Autonomy
Famous Birthdays
Jessica Alba (43 years old)
American actress (Dark Angel, Sin City) and businesswoman (The Honest Company), born in Pomona, California
Famous Deaths
- Cliff Battles, American College/Pro Football HOF halfback (West Virginia Wesleyan College; 3 x First-Team All-Pro; NFL rushing yards leader 1932, 37; Boston Braves/Redskins, Washington Redskins), dies at 70
- Mickey Walker, American boxer (World Welterweight Champion 1922-26; World Middleweight Champion 1926-29), dies at 79
- Steve Currie, British rock bassist (T. Rex; Marc Bolan), dies in a car crash in Portugal at 33
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About April 28, 1981
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Morning Train (Nine To Five) - Sheena Easton
#1 Song: Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz
