What Happened on April 28, 1983

Historical Events

  • Argentine government declares all 15-30,000 missing persons dead
  • NASA launches Geos-F

Famous Birthdays

  • Roger Johnson, English footballer (Cardiff City) and coach, born in Ashford, England

Famous Deaths

  • Charlie LaVere [Johnson], American jazz pianist, arranger, bandleader (Chicago Loopers), and composer (Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe Revue), dies at 72
  • Ron James, Australian cricketer (NSW's Sheffield Shield captain 1949-50), dies at 62
Died in 1983 1983 Highlights

About April 28, 1983

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus

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