Historical Events
Music History
Pravda criticizes Dmitri Shostakovich's opera "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District"
Famous Birthdays
Alan Alda (87 years old)
American Emmy Award-winning actor and director (M*A*S*H - "Capt. 'Hawkeye' Pierce"; West Wing), born in NYC, New York
- Bill Jordan, British trade unionist
- Enid Castle, principal (Cheltenham Ladies' College)
- Robert Suderburg, American pianist, composer, and conductor, born in Spencer, Iowa (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- Richard Loeb, American Murder, killed Bobby Franks along with Nathan Leopold, killed in prison at 30
1936 Highlights
About January 28, 1936
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
