Historical Events
- E. A. S. Prasanna takes 8-76 to rip through NZ at Eden Park
- NBA Atlanta Hawks begin a 28 game road losing streak
Famous Birthdays
- Emiko Kado, Japanese professional wrestler (d. 1999)
- Jarrod Montague, American rock drummer (Taproot), born in Linden, Michigan
- Lee Ingleby, British actor
- Mark Madsen, American basketball forward (NBA C'ship 2001, 02 LA Lakers) and coach (Uni of California Berkeley), born in Walnut Creek, California
- Miltiadis Sapanis, Greek footballer
- Rick Ross [William Leonard Roberts II] American rapper and songwriter (Port Of Miami; "Aston Martin Music"), born in Clarksdale, Mississippi
Famous Deaths
- Chris Kenner, American R&B singer-songwriter (I Like it Like That), dies at 46
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About January 28, 1976
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players
#1 Song: Mamma Mia - Abba
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot