This Day in History, January 14
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On January 14th, 1690, the clarinet was invented in Nuremberg, Germany.
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This Day in History, January 29
On January 29th, 1944, the battleship USS Missouri was launched.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Be true to your work, your word and your friend. -- Irish-American writer/activist John Boyle O'Reilly
Other Notable Events for January 28
On this date in history:
In 1547, Henry VIII died and 9-year-old Edward VI became king of England.
In 1782, the U.S. Congress authorized creation of the great seal of the United States.
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Notable Birthdays for January 28
Those born on this date include:
- Roman Catholic St. Thomas Aquinas in 1225
- English Henry VII in 1457
- Canadian Prime Minister/statesman Alexander MacKenzie in 1822
- Cuban revolutionary/...Read More
Astronomy
Today is Friday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2022 with 337 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Uranus and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus.
This Day in History, January 28
On January 28th, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after launch.
