This day in History - September 28

595 Historic Events for September 28
1969 Birth L Janusz Hooker, Australian rower (Olympics-96)
1970 Death Gamal' Abd al-Nassar, Egypt Pres (1953-70), dies of heart attack at 52
1970 Birth Mira Sorvino, Tenafly NJ, actress (Quiz Show, Norma Jean and Marilyn)
1970 Birth Kimiko Date, Kyoto Japan, tennis star (1996 Japan Open)
1970 Death John Roderigo Dos Passos, US writer (Manhattan Transfer), dies at 74
1970 Event Ringo Starr released his "Beaccups of Blues" album
1970 Event Intrepid (US) beats Gretel II (Aust) in 22nd America's Cup
1970 Event Anwar Sadat replaces Egyptian President Nassar
1970 Event "Words and Music," debuts on NBC-TV
1971 Birth Chad May, NFL/WLAF quarterback (Minn Vikings, Frankfurt Galaxy)
1971 Birth David Weightman, Australian rower (Olympics-96)
1971 Birth Janet Evans, swimmer (Olympics)
1971 Birth Marcus Spears, NFL/WLAF guard/tackle (Chic Bears, Amsterdam Admirals)
1971 Birth Matthew Elliott, cricketer (Australian Test opening batsman v WI 1996)
1971 Event Cardinal Josef Mindszenty of Hungary took refuge in US Embassy in
1971 Event Budapest in 1956 to escape treason charges, ends exile and flies to Rome
1971 Event NY Times reports growing interest of white youth in black gospel music
1972 Birth Greg Ivy, NFL punter (Atlanta Falcons)
1972 Event David Bowie sells out his 1st show in NY Carnegie Hall
1972 Event Japan and Communist China agree to re-establish diplomatic relations
1972 Death Maurice Thiriet, composer, dies at 66
1972 Birth Dena Querubin, Waterford NJ, Miss America-NJ (1996)
1972 Birth Cathy Caverzasio, Switzerland, tennis star
1973 Death Wystan H Auden, British/US writer (Spain/Platonic Blow), dies at 66
1973 Event Palestinian Terrorists hijack Austrian train