Historical Events
- "La Tragedie de Carmen" closes at Beaumont Theater NYC after 187 performances
Famous Deaths
- Glen H. Taylor, American senator, dies at 80
- Moses "Whispering" Smith, American blues harmonica player and singer ("A Thousand Miles From Nowhere"; "Hound Dog Twist"), dies at 52
- Piet Kraak, Dutch soccer goalkeeper (33 caps; Stormvogels, Elinkwijk), dies from a stroke at 55
- Silvia Ashton-Warner, New Zealand writer, dies at 76
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About April 28, 1984
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie
