Sunday, 28th April 1968 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Explore 50 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings drizzly with temperatures between 8°C and 14°C. 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 Sunday, 28th April in London, GB.
London experienced drizzly conditions on Sunday, 28th April 1968, a day that marked significant moments in modern history across different continents. The British capital, situated on the Thames in south-eastern England, serves as a major global centre for finance, culture and politics. Among the notable anniversaries occurring on this date, in 1973 Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon entered the Billboard charts, beginning its unprecedented run of 942 weeks that would cement the album as one of the most commercially successful records in rock history. Additionally, in 1945 Benito Mussolini, the fascist dictator of Italy, was executed by partisans in Giulino, marking a dramatic end to one of the twentieth century's most consequential political figures.
Scottish trade unionist Jimmy Reid delivered his inauguration address as Rector of the University of Glasgow on this day in 1971, famously condemning the capitalist rat race in remarks that would resonate throughout his career as a prominent labour movement voice. Reid's intervention in academic discourse reflected the social and political tensions that characterised the period, with working-class perspectives increasingly challenging established institutional hierarchies across the United Kingdom and Europe.
The astrological conditions on this April day aligned with Taurus, the earth sign associated with stability and practicality, whilst the moon existed in its waxing gibbous phase, approaching fullness in the night sky. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information on weather patterns, historical events, notable births and deaths for any specified date and location, offering users detailed contextual understanding of specific days throughout history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 28th April 1968
Multiple exits exist; the wisest chooses the one requiring first honesty.
Fortune of the Day
28th April in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
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 Monkey (Earth).
Fun Facts About 28th April
Name Days in Your Language: Valeria, Valerian, Valerie, Valery
Someone born on this day in 1968 would be 57 years old today — just 21,167 days into life, which is roughly 508,020 hours, 30,481,251 minutes, or 1,828,875,080 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 119. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 247 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 17 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 28th April
- Bridget Moynahan, American actress (1971)
- Richard Fromberg, Australian tennis player (1970)
- Nicklas Lidström, Swedish ice hockey player and scout (1970)
- Diego Simeone, Argentinian footballer and manager (1970)
- LeRon Perry Ellis, American basketball player (1969)
- Petra Bayr, Austrian politician (1968)
- Howard Donald, English singer-songwriter and producer (1968)
- Andy Flower, South-African-Zimbabwean cricketer and coach (1968)
- Chris White, English engineer and politician (1967)
- John Daly, American golfer (1966)
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)
- Mariano Gagnon, American Catholic priest and author (born 1929) (2017)
- Jenny Diski, English author and screenwriter (born 1947) (2016)
- Antônio Abujamra, Brazilian actor and director (born 1932) (2015)
- Marcia Brown, American author and illustrator (born 1918) (2015)
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)