Historical Events
- Cyrus Vance, Carter's US Secretary of State, resigns
- Reunion Arena in Dallas opens
- US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance resigns in protest over the Iran hostage rescue attempt
Famous Birthdays
- Bradley Wiggins, British cyclist (Olympic gold 2004, 2008 Tour de France 2012), born in Ghent, Belgium
- Josh Howard, American basketball player (Dallas Mavericks)
Famous Deaths
- (Francisco) "Chino" Pozo, Cuban-American latin jazz and Afro-Cuban drummer, bongosero and conguero, dies at 64
- Dee Carroll [Betty Jean Marsh], American actress (Mad Bomber, Split), dies at 54
- Tommy Caldwell, American rock bass player (Marshall Tucker Band), dies in a jeep crash at 30
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About April 28, 1980
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
#1 Song: Geno - Dexy's Midnight Runners
