Historical Events
- Giacomo Meyerbeer's opera "L'Africaine" premieres in Paris
Famous Birthdays
- Charles W. Woodworth, American entomologist, born in Champaign, Illinois (d. 1940)
Famous Deaths
- Samuel Cunard, Canadian-British shipping magnate & founder (1st regular Atlantic steamship line), dies at 77
1865 Highlights
About April 28, 1865
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 157 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
