Historical Events
- England all out for 45 v Aust SCG, their lowest total ever
- In a snowstorm at Fort Keogh, Montana, the world's largest snowflakes are reported, being 15 inches (38 cm) wide and 8 inches (20 cm) thick
Famous Birthdays
- Artur Rubinstein, Polish-American concert pianist, born in Łódź, Russian Empire (now Poland), (d. 1982)
- Lily (Theresa) Strickland, American composer of art songs, piano, and silent film music, and ethnomusicologist (The Music Courier), born in Anderson, South Carolina (d. 1958)
About January 28, 1887
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius