Historical Events
- Iceland becomes 1st western country to legalize abortion
Famous Birthdays
- David John Lodge, British writer and literary critic (Soul & Bodies), born in London, England
- Leonid Hrabovsky, Ukrainian-American contemporary classical composer (Meditation and Pathetic Recitative; Symphonic Frescoes), born in Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)e
- Manuel dos Santos Lima, Angolan revolutionary and poet (Pele do Diabo), born in Silva Porto, Portuguese Empire
- Nicholas Pryor, American actor (The Hunger Games), born in Baltimore, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov, Russian composer and musician (Armenian Rhapsody), dies at 75
Died in 1935 1935 Highlights
About January 28, 1935
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius