Historical Events
- Flag of Israel is adopted
Famous Birthdays
- Rickie Lee Reynolds, American southern rock guitarist (Black Oak Arkansas - "Jim Dandy (To the Rescue)"), born in Manila, Arkansas (d. 2021)
- Telma Hopkins, American singer (Tony Orlando & Dawn - "Tie A Yellow Ribbon"), and actress (Family Matters), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Valeri Viktorovich Baberdin, Russian colonel/cosmonaut
1948 Highlights
About October 28, 1948
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
