Birthdays & Historical Events – March 28

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Birthdays & Historical Events – March 28

Historical Events on March 28

Events that occurred on March 28 throughout history

1949

British mathematician and astronomer, Fred Hoyle, coined

British mathematician and astronomer, Fred Hoyle, coined the term “big bang” in an attempt to dispute the theory that all matter was created from one giant explosion. Hoyle’s description took place during the broadcast of the scripted radio show BBCThird Programme.

1963

The Birdspremieres in New York City

The Birdspremieres in New York City. Director Alfred Hitchcock draws out the suspense as actors Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor and Jessica Tandy encounter a series of increasingly aggressive birds.

1977

Rockywins Best Picture at the 49th Academy Awards

Rockywins Best Picture at the 49th Academy Awards. The film was nominated for eight other awards, including Best Screenplay and Best Actor, both of which would have gone to Sylvester Stallone had he won.Rockydid go on to win Best Director (John G. Avildsen) and Best Film Editing.

1979

Three Mile Island Nuclear accident occurred near Middletown, PA

Three Mile Island Nuclear accident occurred near Middletown, PA. Unit 2 of the nuclear power plant partially melted down causing the plant to be shut down.

1982

Norfolk Scope hosted the first Women’s NCAA Basketball

Norfolk Scope hosted the first Women’s NCAA Basketball Championship where Louisiana Tech defeated the University of Cheney, Pennsylvania 76-62.