April 28, 2014

225 years ago
1789

World events
Mutineers aboard the U.K. Royal Navy ship HMS Bounty mutinied and set her captain, Lieutenant William Bligh and 18 sailors adrift, 1,300 miles west of Tahiti. The rebels returned to Tahiti briefly before setting sail for Pitcairn Island.

220 years ago
1794

World events
Sardinians, led by Giovanni Maria Angioy, started a revolution against Savoy domination, expelling Viceroy Balbiano and his officials from Cagliari, the capital and largest city of the island.

125 years ago
1889

Born on this date
António de Oliveira Salazar. Prime Minister of Portugal, 1932-1968. Dr. Salazar was an economist who entered politics as Portugal's Finance Minister, serving briefly in 1926 and then again, with greater powers, from 1928-1940. He created the National Union in 1930, and was appointed Prime Minister by President Óscar Carmona in 1932. Although Mr. Carmona constitutionally outranked Dr. Salazar, he allowed the Prime Minister a free hand, and Dr. Salazar wielded the effective power. He instituted the Estado Novo ("New State"), an authoritarian corporatist regime by which he governed the country. Dr. Salazar eschewed Fasicsm, Nazism, and Communism, basing his views on Roman Catholic social doctrine, while not having the church as part of the mechanism of the state. He used oppressive methods to suppress dissent, partly as a reaction to the political chaos that had gripped the country before his coming to power. Under Dr. Salazar, Portugal was officially neutral during World War II, while secretly aiding the Allies. Dr. Salazar maintained his authoritarian regime after World War II, conducting colonial wars while presiding over an era of prosperity. He suffered a brain hemorrhage in 1968 and was replaced by Marcelo Caetano as Prime Minister. Dr. Salazar recovered his lucidity, but was never told that he had been removed from power, and was allowed to "rule" in privacy until his death on July 27, 1970 at the age of 81. The Estado Novo was overthrown by the Carnation Revolution in 1974.

75 years ago
1939

Aviation
A twin-engine Russian monoplane attempting a non-stop flight from Moscow to New York ran out of fuel and crash-landed on Miscou Island, New Brunswick.

70 years ago
1944

Died on this date
Frank Knox, 70. U.S. newspaper executive and politician. Mr. Knox fought in the Spanish-American War and World War I. In peacetime, he owned several newspapers. Mr. Knox was the Republican Party's candidate for Vice President of the United States, serving as Alf Landon's running mate in a landslide loss to incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In 1940, Mr. Roosevelt, a Democrat, attempted to make his cabinet more bipartisan, and appointed Mr. Knox as Secretary of the Navy. Mr. Knox held the position until he died after a series of heart attacks.

Mohammed Alim Khan, 64. Emirate of Bukhara, 1911-1920. Emir Alim Khan was the last emir of the Manghud dynasty, the last dynasty of the Emirate of Bukhara. He ruled as an absolute monarch, although Bukhara became a Russian protectorate in 1873. Emir Alim Khan lost his throne and fled to Kabul, Afghanistan when the Russian Red Army invaded Bukhara.

Television
James McLean of General Electric announced that nine television stations were currently operating in the United States, covering an area with a population of 22 million.

War
Nine German E-boats attacked U.S. and U.K. units during Exercise Tiger--the rehearsal for the Normandy landings--killing 946. At least 2,000 U.S. planes of all types smashed at Nazi targets in northern France. Japanese troops took Hulao Pass, gateway to Loang in the Chinese province of Honan. U.S. Undersecretary of the Navy James Forrestal, temporarily in charge of the Navy after the death of Navy Secretary Frank Knox, said that any move to unify Army and Navy commands during the war "is unthinkable."

Politics and government
The government of Bolivia announced that a "revolutionary plot" had been broken up with the arrest of several plotters.

Diplomacy
U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg (Republican--Michigan) said that if in power, the Republican Party would be committed to postwar cooperative organizations.

Labour
U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce Wayne Taylor, operating the Chicago plant of Montgomery Ward, ejected the company's president, Clement Ryan, for refusing to cooperate with an order from U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt that Montgomery Ward recognize a Congress of Industrial Organizations union.

Baseball
Jack Kramer pitched a 4-hitter to improve his record for the season to 3-0 as the St. Louis Browns defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-1 before 2,123 fans at Comiskey Park in Chicago to tie the major league then-record by winning their ninth straight game from the start of the season.

Woody Wheaton singled home 2 runs with 1 out in the top of the 16th inning to break a 5-5 tie as the Philadelphia Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 at Fenway Park in Boston. The final runs were scored against Clem Hausmann, who allowed 7 hits and 2 earned runs in 8 innings of relief in his first major league game to take the loss, walking 4 batters and striking out 2. Philadelphia catcher Frankie Hayes drove in 3 runs with a pair of home runs.

Mel Harder pitched a 10-hit complete game to win the pitchers' duel over Dizzy Trout, who allowed 9 hits in going the distance, as the Cleveland Indians edged the Detroit Tigers 2-1 before 2,573 fans at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. Mickey Rocco drove in both Cleveland runs.

Ed Heusser pitched a 7-hitter to win the pitchers' duel over Max Butcher as the Cincinnati Reds shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 before 1,080 fans at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.

Connie Ryan led off the top of the 11th inning with a single and eventually scored on an outfield fly by Butch Nieman to break a 1-1 tie as the Boston Braves edged the Philadelphia Blue Jays 2-1 before 3,026 fans at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Nate Andrews pitched a 7-hit complete game victory.

60 years ago
1954

Died on this date
Léon Jouhaux, 74. French labour leader. Mr. Jouhaux helped to found the International Labour Organization. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1951.

50 years ago
1964

At the movies
Woman of Straw, directed by Basil Dearden, and starring Sean Connery, Gina Lollobrigida, and Ralph Richardson, opened in theatres in London.



The Third Secret, directed by Charles Crichton, and starring Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Richard Attenborough, Diane Cilento, and Pamela Franklin, received its premiere screening in New York City.





Music
The single What'd I Say/Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley was released on RCA Victor Records. Both songs were from the movie Viva Las Vegas.

Diplomacy
Vasily Vasilievich Tarasov, Ottawa correspondent for the Soviet newspaper Izvestia, was expelled from Canada for spying.

40 years ago
1974

Scandal
Former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell and former U.S. Commerce Secretary Maurice Stans were acquitted by a jury in a U.S. federal district court in New York City of all charges that they had attempted to impede a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of financier Robert Vesco in return for a secret $200,000 cash contribution to the 1972 re-election campaign of President Richard Nixon. Both accused men had been directors of that campaign. The 18-count indictment had charged them with conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury for attempting to block the SEC investigation into Mr. Vesco's mutual funds dealings, and then lying to a grand jury about their roles. Jurors interviewed after the verdict said they had not believed government witnesses, including former White House counsel John Dean and SEC Chairman Bradford Cook. The verdicts were seen as a boost to those seeking to prevent the impeachment of Mr. Nixon, especially as the credibility of Mr. Dean, the President's chief accuser, was brought into question.

Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Semi-Finals
Philadelphia 1 @ New York Rangers 2 (OT) (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2)
Chicago 2 @ Boston 6 (Boston led best-of-seven series 3-2)

Rod Gilbert scored at 4:20 of the 1st overtime period to give the Rangers their win over the Flyers before 17,500 fans at Madison Square Garden. Joe Watson had scored in the 1st period for Philadelphia, and Bobby Rousseau had tied the game with 1:47 remaining in the 2nd period. Philadelphia defenseman Barry Ashbee suffered a career-ending injury when a shot from New York defenseman Dale Rolfe hit him in the eye. The Rangers outshot the Flyers 37-20.

The Bruins scored 5 goals in the 2nd period as they beat the Black Hawks before 15,003 fans at Boston Garden. Johnny Bucyk and Phil Esposito each scored twice for Boston, with Dallas Smith and Gregg Sheppard adding the other Boston goals. Cliff Koroll and Pit Martin scored for Chicago. Tony Esposito started in goal for Chicago and allowed 6 goals on 23 shots before being replaced by Mike Veisor to start the 3rd period. Mr. Veisor stopped all 12 shots that he faced. Boston goalie Gilles Gilbert faced 21 shots.

WHA
Avco World Trophy
Semi-Finals
East Division
Toronto 2 @ Chicago 3 (Chicago led best-of-seven series 2-1)

West Division
Houston 4 @ Minnesota 1 (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2)

Rosaire Paiement scored at 1:26 and 6:42 of the 3rd period to give the Cougars their win over the Toros before 1,782 fans at Randhurst Twin Ice Arena in Mount Prospect, Illinois. The Toros had led 2-1 after the 1st period on goals by Bob Leduc and Brian Gibbons, with Bob Sicinski scoring for Chicago. The Cougars were playing in a suburban shopping mall arena because Chicago International Amphitheatre, their regular home, was unavailable because it was hosting a production of Peter Pan, starring Cathy Rigby.

John Schella, Gordie Howe, Gord Labossiere, and Frank Hughes scored for the Aeros as they defeated the Fighting Saints before 17,211 fans at St. Paul Civic Arena. Wayne Connelly scored for Minnesota, who trailed 1-0 after the 1st period and 2-1 after 2 periods.

Basketball
NBA
Finals
Boston 98 @ Milwaukee 83 (Boston led best-of-seven series 1-0)

The Celtics took a 35-19 lead after the 1st quarter and went on to defeat the Bucks before 10,938 fans at Milwaukee Arena. John Havlicek scored 26 points for Boston, while Dave Cowens and Jo Jo White each added 19. Milwaukee center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led all scorers with 35 points, but none of his teammates scored more than 12.

Baseball
George Hendrick hit 2 home runs--including a grand slam--and drove in 5 runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the California Angels 10-2 before 11,581 fans at Cleveland's Municipal Stadium. Gaylord Perry pitched a 4-hit complete game for his third straight win, improving his record to 3-1, while losing pitcher Frank Tanana dropped to 2-2. California first baseman Mike Epstein batted 0 for 4 in what turned out to be the last game of his nine-year major league career. He was released a week later while batting just .161 in 18 games, although he was tied for the team lead in home runs with 4.

30 years ago
1984

Hit parade
#1 single in Italy (FIMI): Love of the Common People--Paul Young (4th week at #1)

#1 single in Flanders (VRT Top 30): Hello--Lionel Richie (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in the Netherlands (De Nederlandse Top 40): Hello--Lionel Richie (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in Ireland (IRMA): Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)--Phil Collins

#1 single in the U.K.: Hello--Lionel Richie (6th week at #1)

#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)--Phil Collins (2nd week at #1)

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)--Phil Collins (2nd week at #1)
2 Hello--Lionel Richie
3 Footloose--Kenny Loggins
4 Hold Me Now--Thompson Twins
5 Miss Me Blind--Culture Club
6 Eat It--"Weird Al" Yankovic
7 To All the Girls I've Loved Before--Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson
8 You Might Think--The Cars
9 Love Somebody--Rick Springfield
10 They Don't Know--Tracey Ullman

Singles entering the chart were Love Will Show Us How by Christine McVie (#67); Jump (For My Love) by the Pointer Sisters (#76); Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly) by Icicle Works (#82); Believe in Me by Dan Fogelberg (#84); I Want to Break Free by Queen (#86); There's No Easy Way by James Ingram (#87); Dance Hall Days by Wang Chung (#88); What is Love? by Howard Jones (#89); and Theme from "Terms of Endearment" by Michael Gore (#100). Theme from "Terms of Endearment" was from the movie.

Canada's Top 10 (RPM)
1 Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)--Phil Collins (2nd week at #1)
2 Footloose--Kenny Loggins
3 Hold Me Now--Thompson Twins
4 Girls Just Want to Have Fun--Cyndi Lauper
5 Somebody's Watching Me--Rockwell
6 Miss Me Blind--Culture Club
7 Hello--Lionel Richie
8 To All the Girls I've Loved Before--Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson
9 Eat It--"Weird Al" Yankovic
10 99 Red Balloons--Nena

Singles entering the chart were Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper (#44); The Reflex by Duran Duran (#46); and Standing in the Dark by Platinum Blonde (#50).

Diplomacy
U.S. President Ronald Reagan continued his visit to China. An interview that he did for Chinese television was partially censored, with his implied criticism of the U.S.S.R. being omitted from the broadcast.

Hockey
NHL
Stanley Cup
Prince of Wales Conference Finals
New York Islanders 5 @ Montreal 2 (Montreal led best-of-seven series 2-1)

Clarence S. Campbell Conference Finals
Edmonton 8 @ Minnesota 5 (Edmonton led best-of-seven series 3-0)

25 years ago
1989

Hit parade
#1 single in West Germany (Media Control): Looking for Freedom--David Hasselhoff (5th week at #1)

Economics and finance
The United States Commerce Department reported that the Index of Leading Economic Indicators had declined 0.7% in March.

20 years ago
1994

Hit parade
#1 single in Finland (Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland): One--Metallica

Scandal
Former U.S. Central Intelligence Agency official Aldrich Ames pled guilty to a charge of spying for the U.S.S.R. and Russia, and also pled guilty to income tax evasion. Under a plea bargain with the United States government, Mr. Ames was sentenced to life in prison and agreed to cooperate with the government. In return, his wife Rosario, who also pled guilty to espionage and income tax evasion, would receive a lenient sentence.

The United States Navy expelled 24 midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy in what was reported as the biggest cheating scandal in the academy's history. Originally, 134 students who had taken an electrical engineering examination in 1992 had been accused of obtaining advance information, and some had been accused of lying about what they had done.

Politics and government
Voter turnout over three days in South Africa's first general-suffrage elections was so heavy that the voting was extended for an extra day to include April 29.

Economics and finance
The United States Commerce Department reported that the gross domestic product had grown at an annual rate of 2.6% in the first quarter of 1994, a sharp decline from the 7.0% increase for the last quarter of 1993.

10 years ago
2004

Abominations
The Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal was first revealed when graphic photos of U.S. soldiers physically abusing and humiliating Iraqi prisoners were shown on the CBS news program 60 Minutes II.

Politics and government
Marc Bellemare resigned as Quebec's Justice Minister, stating that he was disappointed with the Liberal government of Premier Jean Charest and the slow pace of reforms.