The Dark Side of the Moon Enters Billboard Chart
Pink Floyd's album 'The Dark Side of the Moon' entered the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. The album remained on the chart for a record 942 weeks.
Discover 15 historical moments on April 28 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
Pink Floyd's album 'The Dark Side of the Moon' entered the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. The album remained on the chart for a record 942 weeks.
The West German news magazine Stern published excerpts from what were claimed to be Adolf Hitler's diaries. These documents were later exposed as forgeries.
Aloha Airlines Flight 243 experienced explosive decompression while in flight between Hilo and Honolulu, Hawaii. A flight attendant was ejected from the aircraft, resulting in one fatality.
A 14-year-old former student opened fire at his high school in Taber, Alberta, Canada. This event resulted in one student fatality and marked Canada's first fatal school shooting in over two decades.
The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, then the world's tallest residential building, held its grand opening. The building stands 1,388 feet tall.
Song Yu-bin is a South Korean singer and actor, a member of the boy group MYTEEN.
Victoria De Angelis is an Italian musician, best known as the bassist for the rock band Måneskin.
Richard Lugar was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Indiana for 36 years.
John Singleton was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his Oscar-nominated film Boyz n the Hood.
Michael Collins was an American astronaut and U.S. Air Force pilot, notable for his role in the Gemini and Apollo programs, including commanding Apollo 11.
El Risitas, whose real name was Juan Joya Borja, was a Spanish comedian famous for his distinctive laugh.
Brian McCardie was a Scottish actor and writer known for his roles in television and film.
April 28 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1973 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on April 28: The Dark Side of the Moon Enters Billboard Chart (1973), Publication of Forged Hitler Diaries (1983), Aloha Airlines Flight 243 Incident (1988). View all events →
Notable figures born on April 28 include Shane McClanahan, Song Yu-bin, Victoria De Angelis. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on April 28 include Richard Lugar, John Singleton, Michael Collins. View all →
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