What Happened on April 28, 1986

Historical Events

Pripyat: Nuclear Wasteland

Soviet TV news program Vremya announces a nuclear accident at Chernobyl nuclear power station, 2 days after the event

Famous Birthdays

  • George [Nozuka], Canadian-Japanese R&B singer-songwriter ("Talk To Me"), born in New York City
  • Ryan Saunders, American basketball head coach (Minnesota Timberwolves 2019), born in Medina, Minnesota

About April 28, 1986

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Addicted To Love - Robert Palmer
  • UK #1 Song: A Different Corner - George Michael