Historical Events
- American engineer Ben Linder is killed in an ambush by U.S.-funded Contras in northern Nicaragua.
- NBA announces expansion to Charlotte NC & Miami Fla in 1988 & Minneapolis Minn & Orlando Fla in 1989
- NFL Draft: University of Miami quarterback Vinny Testaverde first pick by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Famous Birthdays
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Indian actress (Neethaane En Ponvasantham), born in Madras, India
Famous Deaths
- Åke Olof Sebastian Uddén, Swedish violist, composer and educator (Royal College Of Music, 1934-70), dies at 84
- Ben Linder, American engineer, murdered by Contras in Nicaragua at 27
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About April 28, 1987
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 37 years
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: (I Just) Died In Your Arms - Cutting Crew
#1 Song: La Isla Bonita - Madonna
