January 28

What happened on January 28 in history

3 events fall on January 28, from 1547 to 1986. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on January 28

  1. 1547

    Henry VIII dies

    The king's death leaves a nine-year-old heir and a fought-over religious settlement.

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1871

    Paris surrenders to Prussia

    Four months of siege end in armistice and the loss of Alsace-Lorraine.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1986

    The Challenger disaster

    The shuttle breaks apart seventy-three seconds after launch before a watching nation.

    Play the 20th century round