April 28
The Port Arthur Massacre
In 1996, the Port Arthur Massacre marked a devastating moment in Australian history, leading to significant changes in gun laws following a deadly shooting at a historic Tasmania site.
More events for April
KLM Cityhopper Flight 433
A tragic accident involving KLM Cityhopper Flight 433 occurred at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on April 4, 1994, resulting in three fatalities and a critical examination of airline safety protocols.
2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 Crash (Smolensk Air Disaster)
On April 10, 2010, a Polish Air Force Tupolev Tu-154M carrying President Lech KaczyĆski and 95 others crashed in dense fog near Smolensk, Russia, killing all aboard. The passengers were en route to a 70th-anniversary commemoration of the Katyn massacre. The disaster plunged Poland into mourning, upended its leadership, and led to prolonged investigations, reforms, and controversy that continue to reverberate in Polish-Russian relations.
Southern Airways Flight 242 Crash
On April 4, 1977, Southern Airways Flight 242 encountered a severe thunderstorm and crashed near New Hope, Georgia, resulting in 72 fatalities and significant changes in airline safety protocols.