Historical Events
- DNA analysis confirms that the 6th century Plague of Justinian was caused by a variant of Yersinia pestis (the same bacteria for the Black Death)
- Peter Cosgrove is named the next Governor-General of Australia
Famous Deaths
- Fernand Leduc, Canadian abstract expressionist painter (Les Automatistes), and teacher, dies of cancer at 97
About January 28, 2014
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Timber - Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha
#1 Song: Rather Be - Clean Bandit Ft. Jess Glynne
