5 National Days to Celebrate on March 28, 2026

1949

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.

March 28, 1949

1963

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.

March 28, 1963

1977

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.

March 28, 1977

1979

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.

March 28, 1979

1982

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.

March 28, 1982