On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
January 28
6 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
The Lego Group, a Danish toy company, filed a patent in Denmark for the design of Lego bricks.
Wikipedia: The Lego Group
In Gitarama, Rwanda, local and other government officials initiated a coup to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic.
Wikipedia: Muhanga
Three U.S. Air Force pilots aboard an unarmed T-39 Sabreliner were killed when the aircraft was shot down over Erfurt, East Germany, by a Soviet MiG-19.
Wikipedia: North American Sabreliner
U.S. president Ronald Reagan lifted price controls from petroleum products, contributing to the 1980s oil glut.
Wikipedia: Ronald Reagan
Tropical Storm Domoina made landfall in southern Mozambique, causing some of the most severe flooding recorded in the region.
Wikipedia: Tropical Storm Domoina
The Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds into its tenth mission (video featured), killing all seven crew members.
Wikipedia: Space Shuttle Challenger disaster