The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.
April 28 Literary Facts
Collier’s, a mass-circulation general weekly magazine, is founded by Peter Collier
Bernard Malamud is born
Explore: The Natural, The Magic Barrel, The First Seven Years, Bernard Malamud, Plot structure and narrative techniques in "The Magic Barrel" by Bernard Malamud
Robert Anderson is born
Explore: Tea and Sympathy, Robert Anderson
Alistair MacLean is born
Explore: Alistair MacLeod, As Birds Bring Forth the Sun, Island: The Complete Stories
Harper Lee is born
Explore: To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee
Carolyn Forche is born
Explore: The Garden Shukkei-en, Carolyn Forché, What is the theme of Carolyn Forché's poem "Museum of Stones"?
Richard Hughes dies
Explore: A High Wind in Jamaica, Richard Hughes
Sylvia Ashton-Warner dies
Explore: Sylvia Ashton-Warner
Penelope Fitzgerald dies
Explore: The Blue Flower, Penelope Fitzgerald, Summary and Description of the Story "At Hiruharama" by Penelope Fitzgerald