Famous Birthdays
- Frederick VI, King of Denmark (1808-39) and Norway (1808-1814), born in Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1839)
Famous Deaths
- John Wainwright, English composer and organist, dies at 44
1768 Highlights
About January 28, 1768
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 255 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot