January 28th: What is special about this date?

January 28th marks the 28th day of the Gregorian calendar year. There are 337 days remaining until the end of the year (or 338 days in case of leap years). Discover famous birthdays on January 28th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to January 28th and what happened on January 28th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th.

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January 28th: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On January 28th there are the following famous birthdays:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood (1981)

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter (1998)

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone (1977)

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter (1980)

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan (1986)

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton (1950)

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda (1936)

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren (1954)

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor (1948)

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner (1957)

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28th: who died on this date?

On January 28th the following celebrities died:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli (2004)

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson (2021)

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner (1973)

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren (2002)

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson (2021)

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII (1547)

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt (1993)

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward (1944)

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston (1960)

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

    • See all famous people who died on January 28th

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January 28th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?

On January 28th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Aquarius according to the Western Zodiac.

Aquarius zodiac sign

January 28th: what is special about the Aquarius sign?

The Aquarius sign encompasses people born between January 20th and February 18th.

You can discover Aquarius's personality traits and attitude and Aquarius's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Aquarius born in January discover why January born are so special.

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January 28th: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on January 28th in history:

  • Jan 28, 1902: The Carnegie Institution of Washington is founded in Washington, D.C., with a $10 million gift from Andrew Carnegie.
  • Jan 28, 1914: 1st Millrose Games (athletics) held
  • Jan 28, 1916: 1st Jewish Supreme Court Justice, Louis Brandeis, appointed by Wilson
  • Jan 28, 1925: -46 degrees F (-43 degrees C), Pittsburgh, New Hampshire (state record).
  • Jan 28, 1928: Christopher Hornsrud is chosen Prime Minister of Norway at age 101.
  • Jan 28, 1932: First US state unemployment insurance act enacted, in Wisconsin.
  • Jan 28, 1953: WJTV TV channel 12 in Jackson, MS (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • Jan 28, 1956: Elvis Presley made his first US TV appearance
  • Jan 28, 1972: Richard Chanfray claims he is the Count of St Germain on French television.
  • Jan 28, 1973: Barnaby Jones premieres on CBS TV
  • Jan 28, 1996: Hello Dolly! closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC after 118 performances
  • Jan 28, 2001: Super Bowl XXXV, Tampa, Florida: The Baltimore Ravens defeats New York Giants 34-7
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What day of the year is January 28th?

January 28th marks the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

There are 337 days remaining until the end of the year (or 338 days in case of leap years).

January 28th is the 28th day of the month of January.

What day of the week is January 28th, 2024?

On January 28th, 2024 the day of the week is Sunday.

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