April 28, 1981 (Tuesday)
- For the first time, Israel intervened directly in the war between Syria and Lebanese Christians, as Israeli jets shot down two Syrian helicopters, killing four crewmen.
- Professional tennis champion Billie Jean King was sued for support by Marilyn Barnett, a woman who stated in her complaint that they were lesbian lovers. After initially denying the accusations, King admitted to the affair four days later.
- The government of Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Fraser survived a vote of no confidence that had been moved for by the Labor Party. The vote in the Australian House of Representatives was 71-47 against the resolution.
- Born: Jessica Alba, American actress (Dark Angel), in Pomona, CA
- Died: Mickey Walker, 79, world welterweight champion 1922-1926, world middleweight champion 1926-31
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