29 April 1975 April 28, 2013 Author: Staff The U.S. begins to evacuate US citizens from Saigon prior to the North Vietnamese takeover. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company." George Washington — Click here for more from George Washington Related posts: 28 September 1975 28 April 1996 3 April 1974 Categories: History