28 January in World History

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Historical events shape the course of civilization and provide insights into our past. January 28th has witnessed numerous significant events throughout history, as well as the birth and death anniversaries of famous personalities. In this article, we will about the Important Events of 28 January in World History, highlighting their impact on the world, and also acknowledge the notable individuals associated with this date.

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Famous People Born on 28 January

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People born on January 28th have an inherent need to be at the center of attention and crave adventure, excitement, and creativity in their lives for a sense of fulfillment. They possess a happy-go-lucky nature but occasionally put in considerable effort to be noticed or stand out in a crowd. These individuals are strong-willed and determined to go the extra mile to achieve success, whether in their careers or personal lives. They maintain a realistic perspective on their own abilities and avoid excessive daydreaming. Here is the List of Famous People Born On 28 January:

• Henry VII of England (28/01/1457): King of England from 1485 to 1509. He was the founder of the Tudor dynasty and played a crucial role in ending the Wars of the Roses and establishing stability in England after years of conflict. His reign marked the beginning of the Tudor era.
• Jackson Pollock (28/01/1912): American painter and a leading figure in the abstract expressionist movement. Pollock is known for his unique style of drip painting, where he would pour and splatter paint onto the canvas, creating dynamic and intricate compositions.
• Rick Ross (28/01/1976): American rapper and entrepreneur. He gained popularity in the mid-2000s with his distinctive rap style and has released several successful albums throughout his career.
• Emperor Taizong of Tang (28/01/598): Chinese emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He is considered one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history, known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and promotion of literature and the arts.
• Sarah McLachlan (28/01/1968): Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. She achieved international success with her emotional ballads and is known for her angelic voice. McLachlan is also recognized for her philanthropic work and founding the Lilith Fair music festival.
• Carlos Slim (28/01/1940): Mexican business magnate and philanthropist. He is one of the wealthiest individuals in the world and has made significant investments in various industries, including telecommunications, construction, and finance.
• George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (28/01/1784): British statesman and diplomat. He served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1852 to 1855 and played a significant role in British foreign policy, particularly during the Crimean War.
• Henry Morton Stanley (28/01/1841): Welsh-American journalist and explorer. He is famous for his exploration of Africa and his search for the source of the Nile. Stanley is best known for his meeting with the explorer David Livingstone and his famous greeting, “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”
• José Martí (28/01/1853): Cuban poet, essayist, and independence activist. He played a key role in the fight for Cuba’s independence from Spanish rule and is considered a national hero in Cuba.
• Alan Alda (28/01/1936): American actor, director, and writer. He is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series “MAS*H” and has had a successful career in film, theater, and television.
• Mikhail Baryshnikov (28/01/1948): Russian-American ballet dancer and actor. He is regarded as one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century and has had a significant impact on the world of dance.
• Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (28/01/1950): King of Bahrain since 1999. He has implemented political and economic reforms in Bahrain and has played a role in promoting dialogue and stability in the region.
• Charles Taylor (28/01/1948): Liberian politician and former president of Liberia. He was convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the civil war in Sierra Leone.
• J. Cole (28/01/1985): American rapper, singer, and record producer. He has gained critical acclaim for his introspective lyrics and storytelling abilities, and has released several successful albums.
• Claes Oldenburg (28/01/1929): Swedish-American sculptor. He is known for his large-scale sculptures of everyday objects, often made from soft materials, and his contributions to the pop art movement.
• Colette (28/01/1873): French author and actress. She is best known for her novel “Gigi,” which was adapted into a successful stage play and film. Colette’s works often explored themes of female sexuality and independence.
• Frederick VI of Denmark (28/01/1768): King of Denmark from 1808 to 1839. He ruled during a turbulent period in Danish history, including the Napoleonic Wars and the loss of Norway to Sweden.
• Elijah Wood (28/01/1981): American actor and producer. He gained international fame for his role as Frodo Baggins in “The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy and has since appeared in various other films and television shows.
• Sheamus (28/01/1978): Irish professional wrestler and actor. He has achieved success in the WWE, winning multiple championships and becoming one of the prominent figures in professional wrestling.
• Alexander Mackenzie (28/01/1822): Canadian politician and the second Prime Minister of Canada. He served as Prime Minister from 1873 to 1878 and was instrumental in expanding Canada’s territory and promoting railway development.
• Johannes Hevelius (28/01/1611): Polish astronomer and brewer. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, including the publication of star catalogs and the discovery of lunar mountains and craters.
• Rakim (28/01/1968): American rapper and pioneer of hip-hop. He is regarded as one of the greatest MCs in the history of hip-hop and has influenced generations of rappers with his innovative rhymes and smooth delivery.
• Robert Wyatt (28/01/1945): English musician, singer, and songwriter. He was a founding member of the influential progressive rock band Soft Machine and has released several solo albums throughout his career.
• Gianluigi Buffon (28/01/1978): Italian professional football (soccer) goalkeeper. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the sport and has had a highly successful career, representing clubs like Juventus and the Italian national team.

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Famous People Died on 28 January

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Honoring the memory of renowned individuals, we commemorate the lives of Famous People Died on 28 January:

• Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) – King of England known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.
• Cicely Tyson (1924-2021) – American actress known for her roles in films and TV shows such as “Sounder” and “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.”
• Lisa Loring (1958-2023) – American actress known for her role as Wednesday Addams in the original “The Addams Family” TV series.
• Charlemagne (742-814) – Frankish king and Emperor of the Carolingian Empire, known for his military conquests and cultural reforms.
• Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) – Swedish author known for her children’s book series, including “Pippi Longstocking.”
• Christa McAuliffe (1948-1986) – American astronaut who was tragically killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
• Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) – American author and anthropologist known for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and her novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”
• Ronald McNair (1950-1986) – American astronaut who also perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
• Ellison Onizuka (1946-1986) – American astronaut who also lost his life in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
• John McCrae (1872-1918) – Canadian poet and soldier best known for writing the war poem “In Flanders Fields.”
• Judith Resnik (1949-1986) – American astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
• John Banner (1910-1973) – Austrian-born American actor known for his role as Sgt. Hans Schultz in the TV series “Hogan’s Heroes.”
• Tom Verlaine (1949-2023) – American musician and guitarist known for his work with the band Television.
• William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) – Irish poet and playwright who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923.
• Red Grange (1903-1991) – American football player and actor known as “The Galloping Ghost” for his exceptional skills on the field.
• Hal Smith (1916-1994) – American actor known for his role as Otis Campbell on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
• Keven Connor (1974-2003) – American R&B singer and member of the group Soul for Real.
• Elroy Hirsch (1923-2004) – American football player and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• Jerry Siegel (1914-1996) – American comic book writer and co-creator of the superhero Superman.
• Bobby Freeman (1940-2017) – American soul singer best known for his hit song “Do You Want to Dance.”
• Burt Mustin (1884-1977) – American character actor known for his appearances on various TV shows, including “All in the Family.”
• Pepe Smith (1947-2019) – Filipino rock singer and member of the Juan de la Cruz Band.
• Jim Gray (1944-2007) – American computer scientist known for his contributions to database systems.
• Nicholas Parsons (1923-2020) – British actor, radio presenter, and host of the game show “Just a Minute.”
• Jim Capaldi (1944-2005) – British musician and drummer, known for his work with the rock band Traffic.
• Mike Smith (1945-1986) – American astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
• Billy Fury (1940-1983) – British rock singer and songwriter who achieved success in the 1960s.
• Francis Scobee (1939-1986) – American astronaut and commander of the Space Shuttle Challenger during its final flight.
• Jean Piccard (1884-1963) – Swiss-born American chemist, engineer, and balloonist.
• Paul Kantner (1941-2016) – American musician and co-founder of the rock band Jefferson Airplane.
• Yoskar Sarante (1970-2019) – Dominican world music singer known for his bachata music.
• Billy Powell (1952-2009) – American musician and pianist for the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
• Yelena Romanova (1963-2007) – Russian long-distance runner and Olympic medalist.
• Tom Sherak (1945-2014) – American film executive and president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
• Harriet Frank Jr. (1917-2020) – American screenwriter known for her collaborations with her husband, Irving Ravetch, on films such as “Hud” and “Norma Rae.”
• Casey Tibbs (1929-1990) – American rodeo cowboy and actor known as a champion rodeo performer.
• Bharati Mukherjee (1940-2017) – Indian-born American writer known for her novels and short stories exploring themes of migration and identity.
• Emad Hamdy (1909-1984) – Egyptian film actor known for his roles in Egyptian cinema during the mid-20th century.
• Signe Toly Anderson (1941-2016) – American rock singer and original vocalist for the band Jefferson Airplane.
• Choekyi Gyaltsen, 10th Panchen Lama (1938-1989) – Tibetan Buddhist leader and philosopher.
• Eddy Choong (1930-2013) – Malaysian badminton player and multiple All-England champion.
• Buddy Cianci (1941-2016) – American politician and Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island.
• Leonhard Seppala (1877-1967) – Norwegian-born American dog musher and sled dog breeder known for his participation in the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska.
• Anastasios Metaxas (1862-1937) – Greek architect known for his neoclassical designs in Athens, including the Athens Academy building.
• Al Dexter (1905-1984) – American country musician known for his hit song “Pistol Packin’ Mama.”
• Elliot P. Joslin (1869-1962) – American physician and diabetes specialist who established the Joslin Diabetes Center.
• Jose Miguel Agrelot (1927-2004) – Puerto Rican comedian and television personality known as “Don Cholito.”
• Jacques Villeret (1951-2005) – French actor known for his roles in films such as “Le Dîner de Cons” and “The Dinner Game.”

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Notable Events of 28 January in World History

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• 98: Trajan succeeded his adoptive father Nerva as the Roman emperor, and he was commemorated with a forum, a market, and a column in Rome bearing his name.
• 1077: After the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV made a journey from Speyer to Canossa Castle to seek forgiveness for his actions in the Investiture Controversy, Pope Gregory VII lifted his excommunication.
• 1393: During a masquerade ball, several dancers’ costumes caught fire, nearly killing King Charles VI of France.
• 1547: Edward VI, a nine-year-old, became the first Protestant ruler of England. His reign saw the establishment of Protestantism in the country, including reforms such as the abolition of clerical celibacy and the mass.
• 1725: Peter Mahan, the third king of the Romanoff family in Russia, passed away at the age of 53. He ascended the throne in 1696 AD.
• 1754: Horace Walpole coined the term ‘serendipity’ in a letter to a friend, attributing its origin to the Persian fairy tale The Three Princes of Serendip.
• 1770: Frederick North Augustus became the Prime Minister of Great Britain following the resignation of Fitz Roy.
• 1813: English author Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice was published. It incorporated material from an unpublished manuscript she originally wrote between 1796 and 1797.
• 1819: Sir Stamford Raffles discovered the island of Singapore.
• 1821: Russian explorer Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen discovered Alexander Island, the largest island in Antarctica.
• 1846: The British army defeated the Sikhs of Punjab in the Battle of Allwal.
• 1846: In the Battle of Aliwal, the British army emerged victorious against Ranjodh Singh’s army.
• 1851: Northwestern University was founded in Illinois.
• 1859: The city of Olympia was incorporated into the state of Washington, United States.
• 1865: Lala Lajpat Rai, a freedom fighter popularly known as Punjab Kesari, was born in Punjab.
• 1871: The Purishis surrendered before Paris.
• 1878: The first telephone exchange was established in New Haven, USA.
• 1902: The Carnegie Institution was established in Washington, D.C.
• 1922: The roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre in Washington, D.C. collapsed due to snowfall from the biggest recorded snowstorm in the city’s history, resulting in the deaths of 98 people.
• 1928: Raja Ramanna, the country’s leading physicist, was born.
• 1935: Iceland became the first Western country to legalize abortion.
• 1958: The Danish toy company Lego Group patented their design of Lego bricks.
• 1960: China and Burma (now Myanmar) signed an agreement specifying their border.
• 1961: The foundation of the first HMT watches factory was laid in Bangalore.
• 1964: An unarmed US Air Force T-39 Sabreliner on a training mission was shot down over Erfurt, East Germany, by a Soviet MiG-19, resulting in the deaths of all three aboard.
• 1981: Ronald Reagan lifted the remaining domestic petroleum price and allocation controls in the United States, helping to end the 1979 energy crisis and beginning the 1980s oil glut.
• 1982: General James L. Dozier of the United States Army, who had been kidnapped by the Italian Red Brigade 42 days earlier, was freed by the anti-terrorist force NOCS.
• 1984: Tropical Storm Domoina made landfall in southern Mozambique, causing some of the most severe flooding recorded in the region.
• 1986: Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, resulting in the deaths of all seven astronauts on board.
• 1986: The spacecraft Challenger was destroyed in an explosion during its 10th flight, resulting in the deaths of all 7 astronauts on board.
• 1990: The magazine “Independent on Sunday” began publication in London.
• 1991: The 18th American Music Award announced that MC Hammer and Janet Jackson were among the award recipients.
• 1994: Actress Lorraine Braco, 39 years old, married actor Edward James Olmos, 46 years old.
• 1994: A helicopter crash in San Jose, California, resulted in the deaths of 4 people.
• 2003: In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush stated that Saddam Hussein had attempted to acquire significant quantities of uranium from Africa.
• 2007: Renowned musician O.P. Nayyar passed away.
• 2010: Five convicts were hanged for the assassination of Bangladesh President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
• 2011: In January 2011, President Mubarak asked his government to resign due to management problems.
• 2012: The Occupy Oakland protest in California turned into a violent movement, resulting in the arrest of approximately 300 people.
• 2012: Bombings in Kano, Nigeria claimed the lives of 185 people.
• 2014: Apple released its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2013, reporting a deficit due to an 8% decrease in its stock price. They sold 51 million iPhones, falling short of analyst expectations of 55 million.

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