Famous people born on January 28 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is January 28, you share it with Jackson Pollock, Alan Alda, Elijah Wood — and you were born under Aquarius, the sign of the original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
Birthday basics for January 28
Aquarius ♒
Zodiac sign
Garnet
Birthstone
Carnation
Birth flower
28th
Day of the year
January 28 is the 28th day of the year, with 337 days still to come.
Famous people born on January 28
Jackson Pollock — American abstract painter famed for his drip technique (born 1912).
Alan Alda — American actor beloved as Hawkeye on M*A*S*H (born 1936).
Elijah Wood — American actor who played Frodo in 'The Lord of the Rings' (born 1981).
Also sharing the day:
Henry VII (b. 1457) — English king whose victory at Bosworth Field founded the Tudor dynasty.
Arthur Rubinstein (b. 1887) — Polish-American pianist ranked among the greatest performers of Chopin.
Sarah McLachlan (b. 1968) — Canadian singer-songwriter and founder of the Lilith Fair festival.
January 28 in history
1813 — Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice' was first published in London.
1958 — The Lego company patented the design of its iconic interlocking plastic brick.
1986 — The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart shortly after liftoff, and its seven crew members were honored as heroes.
1878 — The world's first commercial telephone exchange opened in New Haven, Connecticut, with 21 subscribers.
1956 — Elvis Presley made his first national television appearance on the Dorsey Brothers' "Stage Show".
1985 — Dozens of music stars gathered after the American Music Awards to record the charity single "We Are the World".
January 28 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is January 28?
Anyone born on January 28 is a Aquarius — original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
What is the birthstone for January 28?
The birthstone for a January 28 birthday is Garnet, and the birth flower is the Carnation.
Who is the most famous person born on January 28?
Jackson Pollock is among the best known — American abstract painter famed for his drip technique (born 1912).
What happened on January 28?
In 1813, Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice' was first published in London.
What day of the year is January 28?
January 28 is the 28th day of the year, with 337 days still to come.
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