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2021

The mittens Bernie Sanders wore at President Biden’s inauguration helped raise $1.8 million for Vermont charities after the images went viral.

2018

Australian Open – Men’s Tennis: Roger Federer defeats Marin Čilić 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to win his 20th Grand Slam title, a record.

1986

The space shuttle Challenger (STS-51-L) exploded shortly after takeoff, killing all seven astronauts on board.

1985

Recording of the song “We Are the World” by the group USA for Africa (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, and other stars).

1980

Canada helps six American diplomats who had taken refuge in its embassy in Tehran escape from Iran using fake passports and return to their home country.

1958

In Denmark, the Lego company invents its small building blocks.

1935

Iceland becomes the first country to legalize abortion.

1887

Construction of the Eiffel Tower begins in Paris.

1813

Author Jane Austen publishes the novel “Pride and Prejudice” in England.

It happened on… January 28

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