April 28

In 2004, CBS News unveiled shocking evidence of torture and prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib. The released photographs depicted disturbing instances of rape and mistreatment of Iraqi detainees by American military personnel, sparking global outrage and raising critical questions about human rights.

In 1996, the devastating Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania occurred when gunman Martin Bryant opened fire at the Broad Arrow Cafe, resulting in the tragic deaths of 35 individuals and injuries to 23 others. This incident remains one of the deadliest mass shootings in Australia's history, prompting significant discussions on gun control and public safety.

In 1996, during the Whitewater controversy, President Bill Clinton provided a crucial 4.5-hour videotaped testimony for the defense, shedding light on the contentious legal issues surrounding the case. Discover more about this significant moment in US political history.

In 1994, Aldrich Ames, a former counterintelligence officer and analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency, pleaded guilty to espionage for providing classified U.S. secrets to the Soviet Union and subsequently to Russia. This significant breach of national security highlights the vulnerabilities within intelligence operations during the Cold War era.

In 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 experienced a catastrophic incident near Maui, Hawaii, when flight attendant Clarabelle "C.B." Lansing was tragically ejected from the aircraft due to a mid-flight fuselage rupture. The Boeing 737's structural failure led to this devastating accident, resulting in her untimely death.

In 1986, heightened radiation levels from the Chernobyl disaster were detected at Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant in Sweden, prompting Soviet authorities to officially acknowledge the catastrophic event. Stay informed about the impact of the Chernobyl incident on nuclear safety.

In 1983, the renowned West German news magazine Stern ignited controversy by publishing excerpts from alleged Adolf Hitler diaries, which were later exposed as forgeries. Explore the impact of this significant moment in media history and its implications on public perception of historical narratives.

In 1978, Afghanistan experienced a dramatic political shift when President Mohammed Daoud Khan was overthrown and assassinated in a coup led by pro-communist rebels, marking a pivotal moment in the country's history.

In 1977, the Red Army Faction trial concluded, resulting in convictions for Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, and Jan-Carl Raspe on four counts of murder and over 30 counts of attempted murder. This pivotal moment marked a significant chapter in the history of political violence in Germany.

In 1975, General Cao Văn Viên, the commanding officer of the South Vietnamese military, flees to the United States as the North Vietnamese Army approaches imminent victory. This pivotal moment marks a significant turning point in the Vietnam War, highlighting the escalating conflict and the impending fall of South Vietnam.