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Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Day 28 of 2026  ·  337 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 05
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★ Born on this day 3 entries

1855
William Seward Burroughs, invented recording adding machine.
US Science & Technology 171 yrs ago
1936
Alan Alda, actor, comedian.
US Arts & Culture 90 yrs ago
1948
Mikhail Baryshinkov, dancer.
US Arts & Culture 78 yrs ago

► Events on this day 3 entries

1878
George W. Coy hired as first full-time telephone operator.
US Arts & Culture 148 yrs ago
1938
First Ski Tow starts running (in Vermont).
US 88 yrs ago
1986
Space Shuttle "Challenger" exploded, killing 6 astronaughts, including Christa McAuliffe (teacher in space).
US Military & War 40 yrs ago