1. On April 28, 1961, Atlanta hosted Martin Luther King Jr.'s first "Freedom Riders" demonstration. The Freedom Riders were a group of civil rights activists who rode buses through the South to protest segregated public transportation. This demonstration in Atlanta helped galvanize the civil rights movement in the city.

2. On April 28, 1973, Augusta National Golf Club allowed its first African American member, Ron Townsend. Augusta National, which hosts the Masters Tournament, had long been criticized for its lack of diversity.

3. On April 28, 1977, Atlanta Braves player Ralph Garr hit the first home run of his career. Garr, a two-time All-Star, played for the Braves from 1968-1975 and is considered one of the best players in the team's history.

4. On April 28, 1986, the city of Atlanta opened its first public park dedicated solely to women - the Women's Park and Garden. The park was designed to honor the contributions of women to the city and features a variety of sculptures and art installations.

5. On April 28, 2004, singer Ray Charles was laid to rest in his hometown of Albany, Georgia. Charles, a music legend known for hits like "Georgia on My Mind" and "Hit the Road Jack", died on June 10, 2004, and was buried next to his mother in Albany's Oakview Cemetery.