Historical Events
Sports History
Muhammad Ali refuses induction into army & stripped of boxing title
Agreement of Interest
The Douglas Aircraft Company behind schedule with deliveries of the DC-8 and DC-9 and close to bankruptcy agrees to merge with the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation to form McDonnell Douglas
Famous Birthdays
- Pete Stoyanovich, American football placekicker (All Pro 1992; PFW Golden Toe Award 1997; Miami Dolphins, KC Chiefs), born in Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Famous Weddings
Rupert Murdoch
Media proprietor Rupert Murdoch (36) weds second wife journalist Anna Torv (22) (divorced 1999)
Famous Deaths
- Oscar Comras, American drummer, bandleader, and namesake of Comras Mall in Bronx Park, dies at 51
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About April 28, 1967
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Somethin' Stupid - Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra
#1 Song: Puppet On A String - Sandie Shaw
