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On This Day - January 28th In History

Famous People Who Were Born On This Day

On January 28th 1878
The German composer Walter Kollo was born in Neidenburg, East Prussia.

On January 28th 1935
The actor Nicholas Pryor was born.

On January 28th 1943
The American actress Susan Howard was born.

Major Events That Occured On This Day

On January 28th 1957
Prince Charles starts at prep school.

On January 28th 1974
Boxer Muhammad Ali beat Smokin' Joe Frazier on points.

On January 28th 1986
The space shuttle Challenger explodes shortly after take off killing all seven of the astronauts on board.

Famous People Who Died On This Day

On January 28th 1547
King Henry VIII of England died.

On January 28th 1596
Sir Francis Drake died.

On January 28th 1768
The composer John Wainwright died, age 44.


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