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January 28

This Day in History

6 historical events

National Events (6)

1986

Challenger disaster

The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff from Kennedy Space Center, killing all seven crew members, including teacher-in-space Christa McAuliffe

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1986

Challenger disaster

The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff from Kennedy Space Center, killing all seven crew members, including teacher-in-space Christa McAuliffe

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1915

Coast Guard established

The U.S. Revenue Cutter Service merged with the U.S. Life-Saving Service to form the United States Coast Guard

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1915

Coast Guard established

The U.S. Revenue Cutter Service merged with the U.S. Life-Saving Service to form the United States Coast Guard

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1871

Franco-Prussian War ends

Paris surrendered to Prussian forces, effectively ending the Franco-Prussian War

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1871

Franco-Prussian War ends

Paris surrendered to Prussian forces, effectively ending the Franco-Prussian War

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