1994 - Former CIA official Aldrich Ames pleads guilty to giving US secrets to Soviets.
1942 - Nightly "dim-out" begins on East Coast
1929 - "Crosley" compact car introduced
1789 - Mutiny on the HMS Bounty.
1253 - Nichiren Buddhism founded.
This Day In Business
2001 - The space tourism industry is launched as Dennis Tito becomes the world's first "space tourist."
1965 - One of the most popular musicals ever, "The Sound Of Music" wins five Academy Awards.
1920 - Azerbaijan Democratic Republic joins the Soviet Union.
1985 - For the 4th time, the New York Yankees hire Billy Martin to be their manager.
April 28th Holiday
National Day of Mourning (Canada) - Honors all those who have been killed or injured in occupational accidents and hazards.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She has written two books, including an autobiography. She wrote an autobiographical play titled Wishful Drinking. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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