What happened this day in history April 28, 1949

What are the important events that happened on April 28, 1949? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 28, 1949: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 28, 1949 is the 118th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 247 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 15, 1949 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectadecaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $259.24. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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April 28, 1949 Historical Events

  • 1949
    Former First Lady of the Philippines Aurora Quezon, 61, is assassinated while en route to dedicate a hospital in memory of her late husband; her daughter and 10 others are also killed.

Who were born on April 28, 1949?

  • 1949
    Bruno Kirby, American actor (d. 2006)
  • 1949
    Indian Larry, American stuntman (d. 2004)
  • 1949
    Paul Guilfoyle, American actor

Who died on April 28, 1949?

  • 1949
    Aurora Quezon, First Lady of the Philippines (b. 1888)

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