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Historical events for
Sunday, 28 April 2024

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  • Birth

    Leiji Matsumoto

    Japão

    Leiji Matsumoto (born April 28, 1935, and died February 13, 2023) was an iconic Japanese manga artist and anime director. Creator of works such as "Space Battleship Yamato" and "Captain Harlock", his visual style and philosophical themes about space exploration inspired generations.

    † 13/2/2023
  • Birth

    Saddam Hussein

    Saddam Hussein (born April 28, 1937, and died December 30, 2006) was the oppressive Iraqi dictator. He plunged the country into devastating wars and used chemical weapons against Kurdish civilians, before being deposed, tried, and executed in 2006.

    † 30/12/2006
  • History

    Saint Peter Chanel

    Saint Peter Chanel (born July 12, 1803, and died April 28, 1841) was a French missionary priest. He is venerated as the first Catholic martyr of Oceania, assassinated on the island of Futuna during his evangelization work.

    † 28/4/1841
  • History

    Third album release

    Reino Unido

    Release of the album "Third" by the British band Portishead. After a long hiatus, this project presented a rawer and more industrial sound, standing out through acclaimed tracks such as "Machine Gun" and "The Rip".

  • Sport

    Grande Prémio de Fórmula E de Berlim II

    Execution of the second race of the Monaco ePrix double-header, part of the Formula E World Championship. The race takes place on the iconic street circuit, demanding maximum technical precision in electric energy management.