Famous Birthdays
- Bengt Hambraeus, Swedish Canadian composer and organist, born in Stockholm, Sweden (d. 2000)
- Marinus Peijnenburg, Dutch politician
Famous Deaths
Douglas Haig (1861-1928)
British fieldmarshal (Sudan, WWI) nicknamed "Butcher Haig" due to mass casualties under his command during the Battle of the Somme, dies from a heart attack at 66
1928 Highlights
About January 29, 1928
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
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