- 814 28 Jan Charlemagne, king of the Franks and creator of the Holy Roman Empire, dies in Aachen.
- 1829 28 Jan Notorious grave-robber turned serial killer William Burke is hanged in Edinburgh.
- 1986 28 Jan The US space shuttle 'Challenger' explodes after take off from Cape Canaveral, killing all seven crew.
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