Historical Events
- A plane crash in the Diablo mountains kills 28 bracero farm workers being sent back to Mexico, inspiring Woodie Guthrie's song "Deportee"
Music Premiere
David Diamond's 4th Symphony, dedicated to Natalie Koussevitzky, premieres with the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein
Event of Interest
President Manuel Roxas granted full amnesty to all so-called Philippine collaborators
1948 History
Famous Birthdays
- Bennie Thompson, American politician (Rep (D) Mississippi 1993-, Chair Jan 6 Committee), born in Bolton, Mississippi
Charles Taylor (75 years old)
President of Liberia (1997-2003), warlord and convicted war criminal, born in Arthington, Liberia
- Mamoru Mohri, Japanese scientist and astronaut (STS 47, born in Yoichi-machi Hokkaido
About January 28, 1948
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years and 8 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
