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 Wash Caps 4 to 1 in playoffs, Caps Dale Hunter attacks Pierre Turgeon after scoring, in hockey's worst cheap shot
- Zambian plane crashes at Libreville, Gabon, 30 soccer players die
Famous Deaths
- Jim Valvano, American basketball coach (NC State), dies of cancer at 47
About April 28, 1993
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Freak Me - Silk
#1 Song: Five Live Ep - George Michael & Queen with Lisa Stansfield
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