What Happened on April 28, 1993

Historical Events

  • "Tango Passion" opens at Longacre Theater NYC for 5 performances
  • Carlo Ciampi forms Italian government with ex-communists

Sports History

NY Islanders beat Washington Capitals 4 to 1 in playoffs, Capitals' Dale Hunter attacks Pierre Turgeon after scoring, in hockey's worst cheap shot

  • Zambian plane crashes at Libreville, Gabon, 30 soccer players die
1993 History

Famous Deaths

  • Jim Valvano, American basketball coach (NC State), dies of cancer at 47
1993 Highlights

About April 28, 1993

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 30 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Freak Me - Silk
  • UK #1 Song: Five Live Ep - George Michael & Queen with Lisa Stansfield