Historical Events
- Preston Tucker, auto maker, found not guilty of mail fraud
Famous Birthdays
- Barbi Benton [Klein], American Playboy model and actress (Hee Haw, Sugar Time!), born in New York City
- Bob Hay, American songwriter and musician (Squalls; Jolly Beggars), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- David Carl Hilmers, American NASA astronaut (STS 51-J, 26, 36, 42), born in Clinton, Iowa
- Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain (1999 - present), born in Riffa, Bahrain
Famous Deaths
- Nikolai Luzin, Russian mathematician, dies at 66
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About January 28, 1950
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
