1910day.year
Frenchman Louis Paulhan wins the 1910 London to Manchester air race, the first long-distance aeroplane race in the United Kingdom.
Louis Paulhan won the first long-distance aeroplane race in the United Kingdom, flying from London to Manchester.
On April 28, 1910, French aviator Louis Paulhan won the first long-distance aeroplane race in the United Kingdom, flying from London to Manchester. The competition attracted pioneering pilots seeking to prove aviation's potential. Piloting a Farman biplane, Paulhan covered over 185 miles in challenging weather. His victory demonstrated the reliability of early aircraft over extended distances. The race captivated public imagination and spurred further developments in aviation technology. Paulhan's triumph marked a milestone in the era of early flight.
1910
Louis Paulhan
1910 London to Manchester air race
aeroplane race
1923day.year
Wembley Stadium is opened, named initially as the Empire Stadium.
Wembley Stadium, originally named the Empire Stadium, opened in London as a grand new venue for major sporting and cultural events.
It introduced an iconic stage for football and exhibitions.
In April 1923, the Empire Stadium opened at Wembley Park to host the British Empire Exhibition and large sporting events.
Designed with a capacity exceeding 125,000 spectators, its twin towers became an enduring symbol of British sport.
The stadium hosted its first FA Cup Final later that year, cementing its place in football history.
Over the decades, Wembley staged legendary matches, concerts, and international fixtures, earning a reputation as the ‘Home of Football.’
The opening of Wembley marked a milestone in stadium architecture and the expansion of sports infrastructure in the early 20th century.
1923
Wembley Stadium
1930day.year
The Independence Producers host the first night game in the history of Organized Baseball in Independence, Kansas.
The Independence Producers hosted baseball's first official night game under electric lights, ushering in a new era for the sport.
The experiment drew a record crowd eager to see baseball after dark.
On April 28, 1930, the Independence Producers of the Class C Western Association played the first organized baseball night game under temporary floodlights in Kansas.
Spectators flocked to Riverside Stadium after sunset to witness this historic experiment, which proved that baseball could thrive outside traditional daylight hours.
The successful illumination of the field demonstrated the viability of night games, expanding scheduling flexibility and boosting attendance.
Within a few years, permanent lighting installations became commonplace in minor and major league parks across America.
The Independence night game is celebrated as a turning point that transformed the fan experience and economics of professional baseball.
1930
Independence Producers
night game
Organized Baseball
Independence, Kansas
1967day.year
Vietnam War: Boxer Muhammad Ali refuses his induction into the United States Army and is subsequently stripped of his championship and license.
Muhammad Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army, leading to the loss of his boxing title and license.
On April 28, 1967, boxing champion Muhammad Ali declined to be drafted for the Vietnam War.
Ali cited his religious beliefs as a member of the Nation of Islam and his opposition to the conflict.
He famously stated, "I ain't got no quarrel with them Viet Cong."
As a result, he was stripped of his heavyweight title and boxing license.
Ali faced legal challenges, including a conviction for draft evasion, later overturned by the Supreme Court.
His stand made him a symbol of the anti-war and civil rights movements.
Ali's sacrifice elevated him beyond sports into an enduring cultural and political icon.
1967
Vietnam War
Muhammad Ali
United States Army