Historical Events
- "Jekyll & Hyde" opens at Plymouth Theater NYC
Music Concert
Ringo Starr's fourth All-Starr Band debuts in concert; members include: Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce, Gary Brooker, Simon Kirke, and Mark Rivera
Famous Birthdays
- Denzel Ward, American NFL player (Cleveland Browns), born in Cleveland, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Ann Lane Petry, American journalist and author (Street), dies at 88
- Susan Seddon Boulet, American artist, dies of cancer at 45
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About April 28, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.
#1 Song: Blood on the Dance Floor - Michael Jackson
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot