Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for January 28, 1948What happened on Wednesday, January 28, 1948?
About January 28th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: Mikhail Baryshnikov, a renowned Latvian-American dancer, choreographer, and actor, was born on January 27, 1948, in Riga, Latvia.
- Day of the week: January 28th, 1948 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Now Is The Hour by Gracie Fields
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
More about January 28th, 1948? See below for more news and curiosities on January 28th, 1948.
A meaningful gift for someone born on January 28, 1948
Turn 1948 into a personalized nostalgia gift
The personalized 1948 nostalgia year poster is a beautifully researched snapshot of the books, songs and movies that shaped 1948.
- Best-selling books from 1948
- Popular songs from 1948
- Popular movies from 1948
$9.90 · Personalized digital poster delivered instantly by email
Create a 1948 year posterWant the exact date instead? Create a January 28, 1948 poster
See our satisfaction and refund policy.
Real poster exampleTable of contents
- January 28, 1948: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 28, 1948?
- Who was born on January 28, 1948?
- January 28, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- January 28, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
- January 28, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 28, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 28, 1948?
- Back in 1948
January 28, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 28, 1948:
- Birth of Mikhail Baryshnikov Mikhail Baryshnikov, a renowned Latvian-American dancer, choreographer, and actor, was born on January 27, 1948, in Riga, Latvia. source: britannica.com
- Los Gatos DC-3 aviation disaster On January 28, 1948, a Douglas DC-3 aircraft operated by Airline Transport Carriers crashed in the Diablo Range, California, killing all 32 passengers and crew. The crash inspired the song "Deportee" by Woody Guthrie. source: en.wikipedia.org
January 28, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1948
Looking for other vintage memories?Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was January 28, 1948?
January 28, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 28th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 28, 1948 can also be written as 1/28/1948 in the US and as 28/1/1948 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 28, 1948?
Famous people born on January 28, 1948:
![Charles Taylor]()
Charles TaylorCharles Taylor is a Liberian former politician who served as the 22nd President of Liberia from 1997 until his resignation in 2003. He is known for his role in the Liberian Civil War and was later convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Special Court for Sierra Leone. [bio]
![Mikhail Baryshnikov]()
Mikhail BaryshnikovWorld-renowned Russian-American dancer, choreographer, and actor, considered one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century.
January 28, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 28, 1948:
![Hans Aumeier]()
Hans AumeierGerman nazi official and commandant of concentration camps (born 1906).
![August Bogusch]()
August Bogusch
January 28, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 28, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 26th and February 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 28, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1948 was Now Is The Hour by Gracie Fields, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.
- Gracie Fields - Now Is The Hour
- Bing Crosby - Now Is The Hour
January 28, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
Discover the personality of January born.
Unlock the Mysteries of January 28, 1948! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
January 28, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1948 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 28, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 28, 1948 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 1948 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on January 28, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 09:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1948.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on January 28, 1948
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on January 28, 1948?
Someone born on January 28, 1948 is:
78 years 5 months old,
or 941 months and 24 days old,
or 4095 weeks
or 28665 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1948?
There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 28th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 28, 1948.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1948
Why 1948 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on January 28, 1948, a 1948 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to January 28, 1948 includes Birth of Mikhail Baryshnikov, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 28, 1948 included “Now Is The Hour” by Gracie Fields, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 28, 1948 included Johnny Belinda, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 28, 1948 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Charles Taylor, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make January 28, 1948 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1948, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to January 28, 1948.
The 1948 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to January 28, 1948.
Explore the fuller story in our 1948 history guide. You can also compare ideas in our birth-year poster guide.
Make 1948 part of their celebration
A personalized digital nostalgia gift, ready to order for someone connected to January 28, 1948.
