Birthdays occurring on April, 28

1758

James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758 American 5th US president (1817-25), who issued an important contribution to United States foreign policy in the Monroe Doctrine, a warning to European nations against intervening in the Western Hemisphere. 1758-1831 A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue More quotations from James Monroe

1874

Karl Kraus was born on April 28, 1874 Austrian journalist, critic, playwright and poet, 1874-1936 Journalist: a person without any ideas but with an ability to express them; a writer whose skill is improved by a deadline: the more time he has, the worse he writes. More quotations from Karl Kraus

1878

Lionel Barrymore was born on April 28, 1878 American actor and composer (Free Soul, Dr Kildare), 1878-1954 This is the age of insincerity. The movies had the misfortune to come along in the twentieth century, and because they appeal to the masses there can be no sincerity in them. More quotations from Lionel Barrymore

Deaths occurring on April, 28

1710

Thomas Betterton died on April 28, 1710 English leading actor of the Restoration. 1635-1710 Actors speak of things imaginary as if they were real, while your preachers too often speak of things real as if they were imaginary More quotations from Thomas Betterton

1945

Benito Mussolini died on April 28, 1945 Italian dictator, 1883-1945 It's good to trust others but, not to do so is much better More quotations from Benito Mussolini