January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 337 days remain until the end of the year (338 in leap years). 98 – On the death of Nerva, Trajan is declared Roman emperor in Cologne, the seat of his government in lower Germany. [1]

Historical events for the 28th of January. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on January 28.

Jan 27, 2017 · On This Day In History - January 28: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Jan 28, 2025 · Diet of Worms, Raffles lands in Singapore, USS Challenger disaster, the Name Pakistan and other important events, birthdays, deaths and photos from January 28.

Discover what happened on January 28 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on January 28? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

Did you know that on this day, January 28, 1887, the world's largest snowflake was discovered? January 28th is known as International Lego Day and Data Privacy Day. We’ve made it to the 28 th day of the year! There are 337 days left in 2025.

Mar 24, 2017 · On January 28, Carlos Slim Helú, Alan Alda, Henry VII were born and Henry VIII, Charlemagne, Cicely Tyson died.

What happened on this day in history: King Henry VIII dies in 1547, the Space Shuttle Challenger explodes in 1986, and other important events. Charlemagne dies in Aachen, Francia (present-day Germany), at the age of 66 after several years of ill health.

What happened on your birthday? The space shuttle Challenger explodes just after liftoff. Jose Marti, Cuban poet and journalist, known as the "Apostle of the Cuban Revolution." What’s Your Vietnam War Draft Lottery Number? The Vietnam War draft lottery ran from 1969 to 1972. If you were born on January 28, would your number have been called?