What happened this day in history April 28, 1996

What are the important events that happened on April 28, 1996? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 28, 1996: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 28, 1996 is the 119th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 247 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 15, 1996 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 830,649,600 seconds has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

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

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $8,763.00. (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.

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

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April 28, 1996 Historical Events

  • 1996
    In Tasmania, Australia, Martin Bryant goes on a shooting spree, killing 35 people and seriously injuring 21 more.
  • 1996
    Whitewater controversy: President Bill Clinton gives a 4½ hour videotaped testimony for the defense.

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