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What historical events are observed worldwide on April 28?

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April 28 is marked by several significant historical events observed worldwide:

  1. Mutiny on the Bounty (1789): Famous for the mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh on the British ship HMS Bounty.

  2. Benito Mussolini Executed (1945): Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was executed by Italian partisans.

  3. Chernobyl Disaster (1986): The catastrophic nuclear accident in Soviet Ukraine, which occurred two days earlier, has annual observances around this time due to its global impact.

  4. Muhammad Ali's Refusal (1967): Boxing legend Muhammad Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

  5. First Space Tourist (2001): Dennis Tito became the first space tourist, marking a new era in space exploration.

  6. Abu Ghraib Torture Pictures Published (2004): Photos were released showing human rights violations by U.S. personnel in Iraq.

These events mark April 28 as a day of profound historical significance across various fields, from politics to science and sports.

For more details, you can explore Wikipedia's April 28 page or check the specific historical events description.

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