Thursday, 28th April 2016 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 cloudy with temperatures between 0°C and 10°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent 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 Thursday, 28th April in London, GB.
Thursday, 28th April 2016 marked another day in London's long history of significant events and cultural moments. The capital of England has served as a global centre for finance, politics and the arts for centuries, drawing millions of visitors annually to its iconic landmarks and institutions. On this particular date, the weather remained cloudy across the city, reflecting the variable spring conditions typical of this season in the United Kingdom.
Several notable occasions have coincided with this date throughout history. In 1973, Pink Floyd's groundbreaking album The Dark Side of the Moon entered the Billboard chart, beginning an unprecedented chart run that would span nearly two decades. Nearly a century earlier, in 1910, French aviator Louis Paulhan completed the world's first long-distance air race, landing his biplane in Manchester after departing from London the previous day, a feat that demonstrated the nascent potential of aviation technology.
For those born on this date, the zodiac sign was Taurus, characterised in astrology by traits of stability and determination. The moon was in its waxing crescent phase, a period traditionally associated with new beginnings and growth. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather patterns, historical events, and notable births and deaths for any date and location, offering users a detailed snapshot of what occurred on specific days throughout history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 28th April 2016
Stone remembers what water forgets – the weight of transformation.
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 crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (Fire).
Fun Facts About 28th April
Name Days in Your Language: Valeria, Valerian, Valerie, Valery
Someone born on this day in 2016 would be 9 years old today — just 3,631 days into life, which is roughly 87,160 hours, 5,229,658 minutes, or 313,779,481 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
- 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
- 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)
- Michael J. Ingelido, American general (born 1916) (2015)
- Barbara Fiske Calhoun, American cartoonist and painter (born 1919) (2014)
- William Honan, American journalist and author (born 1930) (2014)
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)