April 28

Sunday 28, 1996:

Port Arthur massacre: Martin Bryant kills 35 people and wounds another 18 in Tasmania, Australia.

Friday 28, 1978:

President of Afghanistan Mohammed Daoud Khan is overthrown and assassinated in a coup led by pro-communist rebels.

Monday 28, 1952:

Occupied Japan: The United States occupation of Japan ends.

Thursday 28, 1932:

A vaccine for yellow fever is announced for use on humans.

Monday 28, 1862:

American Civil War: Admiral David Farragut captures New Orleans, Louisiana.

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