This Day in History for January 28

JAN 28 Wednesday 2026
Featured event 1986

Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

The Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds into its tenth mission (video featured), killing all seven crew members.

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“Study the past if you would define the future.”

— Confucius
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  1. 2026
    Baramati Learjet 45 crash

    A Learjet 45 crashes on approach to Baramati Airport in Maharashtra, killing all six occupants including the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar.

  2. 2026
    Rubaya mines collapses

    The Rubaya mine collapse at Rubaya mines in DR Congo causes at least 400 deaths and injured several others.

  3. 2026
    Storm Kristin causes a catastrophic impact in Portugal and Spain with €6 billion…

    Storm Kristin causes a catastrophic impact in Portugal and Spain with €6 billion in damage in the central region of Portugal, 15 deaths and 2,000 injuries.

  4. 2023
    Protests begin in the United States after police beat and kill Tyre Nichols

    Protests begin in the United States after police beat and kill Tyre Nichols.

  5. 2021
    Georgia poultry plant accident

    A nitrogen leak at a poultry food processing facility in Gainesville, Georgia kills six and injures at least ten.

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On This Day Quote

“Study the past if you would define the future.”

— Confucius

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on January 28?

One highlighted entry is from 1986: The Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds into its tenth mission (video featured), killing all seven crew members.

Who was born on January 28?

People listed for January 28 include Alaya High (2007), Beckett Sennecke (2006), and Emoni Bates (2004).

What observances fall on January 28?

Observances listed for January 28 include Christian feast day: January 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics), Christian feast day: Joseph Freinademetz, and Christian feast day: Julian of Cuenca.

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