Historical Events
- "Big" opens at Shubert Theater NYC for 193 performances
- In Australia's worst massacre in modern history, Martin Bryant shoots and kills 35 in Port Arthur, Tasmania. Leads to a compulsory gun buy back program and major changes to gun control laws.
Famous Birthdays
- Tony Revolori [Anthony Quiñonez], American actor (The Grand Budapest Hotel), born in Anaheim, California
Famous Deaths
- Gilles Grangier, French film director (Archimède le clochard), dies at 84
- Henry Clarke, American fashion photographer (Vogue), dies at 78
- Julio Cesar Mendez Montenegro, Guatemalan politician, dies at 80
- William Colby, American intelligence officer (CIA Director, 1973-76), dies at 76
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About April 28, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Fastlove - George Michael
