Monday, 28th April 2025

Welcome to Monday, 28th April! It's World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Explore 50 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Taurus. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 28th April.

Monday, 28th April 2025 presents conditions suited to reflection on historical moments that have shaped the modern world. The waxing gibbous moon hangs in the sky above those observing this date, whilst those born under the sign of Taurus enter a period of their astrological year characterised by steadfastness and determination. Weather conditions on this day vary by location, but the astronomical phase itself remains constant across all observers worldwide.

Several significant moments in history align with this calendar date. In 1945, Benito Mussolini, the deposed fascist dictator of Italy, was executed by partisans in Giulino, marking a symbolic end to one of the twentieth century’s most brutal regimes. Decades earlier, in 1973, Pink Floyd’s album The Dark Side of the Moon entered the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart, beginning an extraordinary run that would see it spend 942 weeks on the chart, a record that remains unmatched. More recently, in 2008, the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago held its grand opening, standing as the world’s tallest residential building at the time of its completion and establishing itself as an architectural landmark in one of North America’s most recognisable skylines.

The historical record for 28th April extends across centuries and continents, encompassing moments both triumphant and tragic. Scottish trade unionist Jimmy Reid delivered his inaugural address as Rector of the University of Glasgow in 1971, where he famously condemned the capitalist rat race, articulating concerns that would resonate through subsequent decades of social and economic debate.

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28th April in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on April 28 blend Taurus steadiness with Saturn's discipline into a distinctive character. They are grounded and pragmatic, yet numerology 5 introduces a desire for change and flexibility. This combination makes them reliable yet surprisingly adaptable to new circumstances.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include endurance, sensual intelligence, and structured thinking. They pursue goals methodically and create lasting results. Weaknesses emerge from stubbornness—they can become inflexible when challenged—and a tension between duty and pleasure-seeking.

Love April 28 natives love deeply and durably. They value physical and emotional intimacy equally, building stable, sensual partnerships. Their Saturn influence ensures loyalty, while Venus bestows passion and tenderness in relationships.

Caree & Finance Those born this day thrive in roles blending creativity with structure: design, finance, management. They earn well through perseverance and practical skill. Financial stability is their hallmark, though they sometimes avoid beneficial risks.

Health These individuals need regular physical activity to channel their sensual energy productively. Indulgences are best enjoyed in moderation. They find mental peace in nature and artistic pursuits—balance counters their intense work habits.

That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.

Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 28th April

Name Days in Your Language: Valeria, Valerian, Valerie, Valery

Someone born on this day would be just 344 days old today — roughly 8,271 hours, 496,268 minutes, or 29,776,083 seconds spent on Earth so far.

It's the 118. day of the year.

There are 247 days still to come.

We’re currently in Week 18 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 28th April

  • Anthony Volpe, American baseball player (2001)
  • Victoria De Angelis, Italian musician (2000)
  • Alek Thomas, American baseball player (2000)
  • Song Yu-bin, South Korean singer and actor (1998)
  • Shane McClanahan, American baseball player (1997)
  • Denzel Ward, American football player (1997)
  • Connor Clifton, American ice hockey player (1995)
  • Melanie Martinez, American singer (1995)
  • Jakob Butturff, American bowler (1994)
  • Wonpil, South Korean musician (1994)

Lives Remembered on 28th April

  • Brian McCardie, Scottish actor and writer (born 1965) (2024)
  • Michael Collins, American astronaut (born 1930) (2021)
  • El Risitas, Spanish comedian (born 1956) (2021)
  • Richard Lugar, American politician (born 1932) (2019)
  • John Singleton, American film director (born 1968) (2019)
  • James Hylton, American race car driver (born 1934) (2018)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 28th April

  • Christian feast day: Aphrodisius and companions
  • Christian feast day: Gianna Beretta Molla
  • Christian feast day: Kirill of Turov (Orthodox, added to Roman Martyrology in 1969)
  • Christian feast day: Louis de Montfort
  • Christian feast day: Pamphilus of Sulmona
  • Christian feast day: Peter Chanel
  • Christian feast day: Vitalis and Valeria of Milan
  • Christian feast day: April 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Mujahideen Victory Day (Afghanistan)
  • National Heroes Day (Barbados)
  • Restoration of Sovereignty Day (Japan)
  • Sardinia Day (Sardinia)
  • Workers' Memorial Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work (international) National Day of Mourning (Canada)

What Happened on 28th April?

  • CBS News releases evidence of the Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse. The photographs show rape and abuse from the American troops over Iraqi detainees. (2004)
  • Whitewater controversy: President Bill Clinton gives a 41⁄2 hour videotaped testimony for the defense. (1996)
  • Port Arthur massacre, Tasmania: A gunman, Martin Bryant, opens fire at the Broad Arrow Cafe in Port Arthur, Tasmania, killing 35 people and wounding 23 others. (1996)
  • Former Central Intelligence Agency counterintelligence officer and analyst Aldrich Ames pleads guilty to giving US secrets to the Soviet Union and later Russia. (1994)
  • Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-39, the first unclassified shuttle mission for the United States Department of Defense. (1991)
  • Near Maui, Hawaii, flight attendant Clarabelle "C.B." Lansing is blown out of Aloha Airlines Flight 243, a Boeing 737, and falls to her death when part of the plane's fuselage rips open in mid-flight. (1988)
  • High levels of radiation resulting from the Chernobyl disaster are detected at Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant in Sweden, leading Soviet authorities to publicly announce the accident. (1986)
  • The West German news magazine Stern begins publishing excerpts from the purported diaries of Adolf Hitler, later revealed to be forgeries. (1983)
  • The President of Afghanistan, Mohammad Daoud Khan, is overthrown and assassinated in a coup led by pro-communist rebels. (1978)
  • The Red Army Faction trial ends, with Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin and Jan-Carl Raspe found guilty of four counts of murder and more than 30 counts of attempted murder. (1977)