Historical Events
- Australian Open Women's Tennis: Amélie Mauresmo of France wins her first Grand Slam title; beats Justine Henin 6-1, 2-0; Henin retires from stomach cramps
Famous Weddings
- "The Biggest Loser" TV personality Rasha Spindel weds Edwin Chapman at the Wai'oli Tea Room in Manoa Valley, Honolulu
- Jessica McClure (18), who at 18 months fell into an abandoned well weds Daniel Morales (32) in the Greenwood Church of Christ near Midland
- London Broncos rugby football player Craig Gower (27) weds TV personality and model Amanda Flynn (24) in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Henry McGee, British actor and comedian (No, That's Me Over Here!, The Benny Hill Show), dies at 77
- Yitzchak Kaduri, rabbi (b. around 1900)
2006 Highlights
About January 28, 2006
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Grillz - Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp
#1 Song: When The Sun Goes Down - Arctic Monkeys
