· January 28 is statistically one of the most common birthdays in the U.S. – Lots of October conceptions happening
· January 28 is National Kazoo Day (USA) – Honoring one of the easiest instruments ever invented. Zero musical talent required.
· 1807: London’s Pall Mall became the first street lit by gas lamps – A huge step toward modern city lighting.
· 1887: Eiffel Tower construction began – Paris’ most famous landmark started as a temporary structure for the 1889 World’s Fair. It survived because it was a useful radio antenna.
· 1958: LEGO patented its interlocking brick design – Which means every LEGO brick made since still fits with the old ones.
· 1981: First “Donkey Kong” arcade game tested – This eventually introduced the world to Mario (originally called Jumpman).
· 1986: The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster – Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff, leading to major changes in NASA safety procedures.