NATIONAL BLUEBERRY PANCAKE DAY
On January 28th, National Blueberry Pancake Day brings the sweetness of blueberries to your pancake, flapjack, or hotcake. Read more...
NATIONAL GIFT OF THE LADYBUG DAY
National Gift of the Ladybug Day on January 28th honors all children with critical illnesses. The day is also an opportunity to raise awareness of childhood illnesses and support the children and the families facing medical differences. Read more...
DATA PRIVACY DAY
Data Privacy Day on January 28th reminds us each year to review how our data is used. It's an excellent opportunity to take stock and evaluate our personal cybersecurity. Read more...
NATIONAL KAZOO DAY
National Kazoo Day on January 28th recognizes nearly 200 years of kazoo music in the United States. The day also encourages playing and learning about the kazoo. Read more...
On Deck for January 29, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY
NATIONAL CORN CHIP DAY
NATIONAL BUBBLE WRAP DAY
January 28th Celebrated History
1868
The first female detective in the United States dies of pneumonia. Kate Warne served as a Pinkerton detective for 12 years. During her career, Warne proved integral to thwarting an 1861 assassination plot against President-elect Abraham Lincoln.
1873
U.S. Patent Office issues patent no. 135,245 to Louis Pasteur for an "Improvement in Brewing Beer and Ale."
1958
The Danish toy building block company, Lego, filed an application to patent the interlocking plastic toy building blocks. Originally invented and designed out of wood by the company's founder Ole Kirk Christiansen, the company produced its first plastic blocks in 1949.
1985
Singer-songwriters from across the United States including Lionel Richie, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Willie Nelson, Daryl Hall, John Oats, and Paul Simon came together as USA for Africa. They record the hit single We Are the World, raising over $63 million for Ethiopian famine relief.
1986
Seven NASA astronauts tragically die when the space shuttle Challenger breaks apart 73 seconds after launch. Crew members included Payload Gregory Jarvis, Judy Resnick, Christa McAuliffe, Dick Scobee, Ronald McNair, Michael Smith, and Ellison Onizuka.
January 28th Celebrated Birthdays
Auguste Piccard & Jean Piccard - 1884
The twin brothers attended the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Auguste studied physics, and Jean studied chemistry. Their mutual interests in ballooning led to several scientific achievements.
Jackson Pollock - 1912
The abstract expressionist painter achieved critical success during his lifetime. Some of his most iconic works include Mural (1943), She-Wolf (1943), and Convergence (1952).
Anna Gordy Gay - 1922
In 1959, the record executive formed A.N.N.A. Records in Detroit, Michigan, with her sisters Gwen Gordy and Roquel Billy Davis.
Vera Williams - 1928
The award-winning children's author was best known for her novel A Chair for My Mother.
Henry Morton Stanley - 1841
Popularly known as the explorer who found missing explorer Dr. David Livingstone who disappeared in Zanzibar, Africa. Upon reaching the weakened and ill doctor on Lake Tanganyika, Stanley said, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" Stanley was also a journalist, soldier, politician, and author.
Charles William Nash - 1864
Nash made enormous contributions to the automotive industry. He first served the industry at General Motors as Buick's VP and as GM's fifth president. In 1916, Nash established Nash Motors when he purchased Jeffery Motor Company.
Enjoy!
The Staff at National Day Calendar
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