1253 ~ NiCHiREN BUDDHiSM was founded by Nichiren, a Japanese Buddhist monk, who propounded Nam Myoho Renge Kyo for the very first time, declaring it to be the essence of Buddhism on the 28th day of April in 1974.

1686 – Michael Brokoff the Czech sculptor was born on the 28th April 1986 (died 1721).

1855 – José Malhoa the Portuguese painter was born on the 28th April 1955 (died 1933).

1900 – Jan Oort the Dutch astronomer was born on the 28th April 1900 (died 1992).

1916 ~ Ferruccio Lamborghini the Italian businessman and creator of the Lamborghini was born on the 28th April 1916 (died 1993).

1924 – Dick Ayers the American illustrator was born on the 28th April 1924.

1928 – Yves Klein the French painter was born on the 28th April 1928 (died 1962).

1928 – Eugene Merle Shoemaker the American geologist was born on the 28th April 1928 (died 1997).

1937 ~ Saddam Hussein the Iraqi politician and 5th President of Iraq was born on the 28th April 1937 (died 2006).

1948 ~ Terry Pratchett the English author was born on the 28th April 1948.

1949 ~ STEVE GiLPiN  the New Zealand-born vocalist from the rock band Mi-SEX was born on the 28th April 1949 (died 6 January 1992 age 42).

1949 – Indian Larry the American motorcycle rider and builder was born on the 28th April 1949 (died 2004).

1950 ~ JAY LENO the American comedian and talk show host was born on the 28th day of April in 1950.

1952 – Chuck Leavell the American singer-songwriter and keyboard player from The Allman Brothers Band was born on the 28th April 1952.

1953 ~ Kim Gordon the American singer-songwriter and guitarist  from Sonic Youth was born on the 28th April 1953.

1955 ~ WiLLiAM KENTRiDGE the South African artist was born on the 28th day of April in 1955. William Kentridge is best known for his prints, drawings, and animated films.

1956 ~ JiMMY BARNES the Scottish-Australian singer songwriter and lead singer of COLD CHiSEL was born on the 28th day of April in 1956.

1960 – Phil King the English bass player from Lush and The Jesus and Mary Chain was born on the 28th April 1960.

1968 – Howard Donald the English singer and songwriter from Take That was born on the 28th April 1968.

1968 – Scott Putesky the American guitarist from Marilyn Manson and Jack Off Jill was born on the 28th April 1968.

1971 – Brad McEwan the Australian journalist was born on the 28th April 1971.

1974 ~ PENéLOPE CRUZ the Spanish actress was born on the 28th day of April in 1974.

1989 ~ WORKERS’ MEMORiAL DAY was internationally recognized for the first time on the 28th day of April in 1989. Worker’s Memorial Day takes place annually around the world on April 28, it is an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work.

According to the International Labour Organisation across the world:

• Each year, more than two million women and men die as a result of work-related accidents and diseases
• Workers suffer approximately 270 million accidents each year, and fall victim to some 160 million incidents of -related illnesses
• Hazardous substances kill 440,000 workers annually – asbestos claims 100,000 lives
• One worker dies every 15 seconds worldwide. 6,000 workers die every day. More people die whilst at work than those fighting wars

1996 ~ The PORT ARTHUR MASSACRE happened in Tasmania, Australia when Martin Bryant went on a shooting spree, killing 35 people on the 28th day of April in 1996.

2001 ~ Millionaire DENNiS TiTO became the world’s first space tourist on the 28th day of April in 2001.