What happened on Thursday April 28, 1988?

Here's what happened on April 28, 1988:

• Aloha Airlines Flight 243 Structural Failure On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 experienced a catastrophic mid-flight structural failure. During a short flight from Hilo to Honolulu, a section of the Boeing 737's hull ruptured, causing explosive decompression and tearing away a large portion of the aircraft's roof. Captain Robert Schornsteimer demonstrated extraordinary skill by successfully landing the severely damaged plane. The incident resulted in one fatality (flight attendant Clarabelle Lansing) and 65 injuries. Subsequent investigations revealed metal fatigue as the primary cause, leading to significant changes in aircraft maintenance and inspection protocols.
• Celine Dion Wins Eurovision Song Contest Celine Dion achieved international recognition by winning the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland, performing the song "Ne partez pas sans moi". This victory marked a significant milestone in her early career and helped launch her to global stardom.
• World Expo '88 Opens in Brisbane World Expo '88 commenced in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, showcasing international innovation, culture, and technological achievements. The exposition provided a platform for global exchange and highlighted Australia's cultural and economic capabilities.
• Chess Musical Opens in NYC The musical "Chess" opened at the Imperial Theater in New York City, running for 68 performances. The production, known for its complex narrative and memorable music, explored themes of Cold War tensions through the lens of international chess competition.
• New Jersey Devils Playoff Penalty Record The New Jersey Devils set an all-time playoff record for penalty minutes, demonstrating the team's intense and physical style of play during the 1988 NHL playoffs.
• Baltimore Orioles Losing Streak The Baltimore Orioles set an unfortunate American League record by losing 21 consecutive games, a challenging period for the team and its fans.

Events in 1988

April 28, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 28, 1988

Newspapers from Apr. 28, 1988

April 28, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 119th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1988 can also be written as 4/28/1988 in the US and as 28/4/1988 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 1988 in April 1988 calendar

Famous people born on April 28, 1988:

• Juan Mata

  Professional soccer player known for his technical skills and playmaking abilities in top European leagues.

• Spencer Hawes

  Co-founder of Trident DMG, a strategic communications firm specializing in media and public relations strategies.

• Olya Ivanisevic
• Juan Manuel Mata

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on April 28th

Famous people died on April 28, 1988:

• Enrico de Boccard
• Mario Actis Perinetti
• Fenner Brockway

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on April 28th

April 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1988 was Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
2. Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
3. Aerosmith - Angel
4. INXS - Devil Inside
5. Gloria Estefan - Anything For You

April 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1988 was With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
2. Fairground Attraction - Perfect
3. Liverpool FC - Anfield Rap (Red Machine In Full Effect)
4. Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain
5. New Order - Blue Monday 1988

April 28, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1988 was Nite And Day by Al B. Sure!, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Al B. Sure! - Nite And Day
2. E.U. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
3. Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
4. Miki Howard (Duet With Gerald Levert) - That's What Love Is
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Lovin' On Next To Nothin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 28, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 28, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 1988 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 28, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:42 pm and setting at 04:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on May 01, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on April 28, 1988

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Someone born on April 28, 1988 is:

37 years and 16 days old,

or 444 months and 16 days old,

or 1932 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13530 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 1988?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 28, 1988.

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