Historical Events
- British commandos attack Elbe & occupy Lauenburg
- US 5th army reaches Swiss border
Famous Birthdays
- Ajit Manohar Pai, cricketer (one Test India v NZ 1969)
- John Wolters, American drummer (Dr. Hook -"When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman"), born in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
Benito Mussolini
Benito Mussolini [Il Duce], Fascist Italian dictator (1922-43), shot by communist partisans at 61
Benito Mussolini
- Claretta Petacci, Italian mistress of Mussolini, executed at 33
- Hans Bloesch, Swiss author, dies at 67
- Roberto Farinacci, Italian fascist, dies at 52
1945 Highlights
About April 28, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
