It happenned on a… 28 March

More than 6,000 radio stations of all format varieties played « We are the World » simultaneously at 10:15 a.m. EST.

A major accident occurred at Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island nuclear power plant.

Wilt Chamberlain plays his last pro basketball game.

In Germany, the Nazis ordered a ban on all Jews in businesses, professions and schools.

Anti-conscription riots break out in Quebec City; four civilians killed in shooting match with soldiers over Easter weekend.

1st seaplane takes off from water at Martiniques France (Henri Fabre)

Nathaniel Briggs patented a washing machine.

Louvre opens to the public (although officially opened since August).