Historical Events
- 683 British bombers attack Berlin
Music History
Leonard Bernstein's "Jeremiah" premieres in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- U-271 & U-571 sunk off Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Arnold Mühren, Dutch pop bassist/singer (The Cats - "One Way Wind"), born in Volendam, Holland
- Bobby Ball [Harper], British comic, actor, singer and television host (Cannon and Ball; The Last of Summer Wine), born in Oldham, Lancashire, England (d. 2020)
- James Cran, British MP
- John Edmonds, British trade unionist
- John Tavener, British composer (The Whale), born in London, England (d. 2013)
- Marty Fried, American rock drummer (The Cyrkle - "Red Rubber Ball"), born in Wayside, New Jersey
About January 28, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
