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.

    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.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1986

      The Challenger disaster

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

      Read about Los Angeles Summer OlympicsPlay the 20th century round

    Guess where and when

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