Today is the 28th day of Tuesday, January 28, 2025. There are 337 days left a year.
Today in history:
On January 28, 1813, the novel “Pride and Prividis” by Jane Austain was first published anonymously in London.
Even on this date:
In 1547, King Henry VIII of England died at the age of 55; He was successful by his 9 -year -old son, Edward VI.
In 1922, 98 people were killed when the roof of the Nicarbocker theater in Washington, DC fell under the weight of about 2 feet of ice.
In 1956, Elvis Presley made its first national TV appearance on a CBS program “Stage Show” organized by Tommy and Jimmy Dossi.
In 1980, six American diplomats, who avoided hostage at their embassy in Tehran, flew out of Iran with the help of Canadian diplomats; The events were later dramatic in the film “Argo”.
In 1985, Supergroup USA recorded the song “WeR the World” for Africa to raise funds in support of famine relief in Ethiopia.
In 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after the liftoff from Cape Canveral, Florida, killing all seven crew members, including school teachers Crew McAoliff.
In 2011, anarchy surrounded Egypt as the protesters confiscated the streets of Cairo, struggling with the police, burnt the headquarters of the ruling party and defied a military curfew.
In 2017, Serena Williams won her record 23rd Open Era Grand Slam Singles title, defeating her sister Venus at the Australian Open and what would be for her last major championship.
Today’s birthday: Actor Alan Elda is 89. Sen. Jean Shaheen, DNH, are 78. NBA coach Greg Popovich is 76. Golf Hall of Famer Nick Price is 68. Film director Frank Darbont is 66. Singer Sara Makalachalan is 57. , Boys) 45 years old. Actor Eliza Wood is 44. Rapper J. Cole is 40. The actor is Ariel Winter 27.