January 28th is known as International Lego Day and Data Privacy Day.
We’ve made it to the 28th day of the year! There are 337 days left in 2025.
Sit tight as we share with you the many incredible facts and events that all happened on this day in history, including historical events in technology and literature.
Did you know that on this day in 1887, the world’s largest snowflake was discovered? It measured 15 inches wide by 8 inches thick and was found in a snowstorm at Fort Keogh, Montana.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about January 28th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on January 28 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2017
Tennis sisters went head-to-head when Serena Williams beat Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4 at the Australian Open Women’s Tennis.
2011
The Egyptian government shut down 88% of the internet across the country.
The government decided this would be the best course of action to help control the large protests that were happening.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Elijah Wood! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1999
HRVY
English
Singer
Age:
25 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1981
Elijah Wood
American
Actor
Age:
43 years old
Born In:
Iowa, USA
1993
Will Poulter
English
Actor
Age:
31 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1457
Henry VII
British
King
Died On:
Apr 21, 1509 (Age 52)
Born In:
Wales, UK
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, January 28th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1491
1547
Henry VIII
English
King
1491
1547
Henry VIII
Henry VIII was an English king born on June 28, 1491. He died on this day in 1547, at age 55 in Whitehall Palace, London, England, UK.
Died On:
Jan 28, 1547 (Age 55)
Died In:
England, UK
Quotes
Of all of the quotes said on this day, these are the most well-known ones spoken on January 28th throughout history.
1821
The best of prophets of the future is the past.
Lord Byron
English Poet
Special Holidays
Here are some interesting holidays that are celebrated on this day.
International Lego Day
International Lego Day is the best day of the year to create your own little world using those colorful building blocks known as LEGO! On this day in 1958, a patent application for the modern Lego brick design was filed in Denmark.
Data Privacy Day
It’s pretty hard to keep track of what personal information we have lying around on the internet. So today’s not just about checking up on what data of yours you have out for the taking, but also about putting pressure on corporations to back off a bit and respect our privacy.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
The same brain cycles that occur when asleep still happen when you’re awake, but in smaller sections. Meaning, parts of your brain are always “falling asleep.”
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the same star sign, Aquarius.
Aquarians are incredibly assertive, and once they have made their mind up about something, there is no changing it.
Those of you that were born in January have the Garnet birthstone. The garnet is undoubtedly a gift to the wearer as it brings them love, friendships, loyalty, health, and luck.
For people born on Jan 28, your estimated date of conception falls on May 7 in the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on January 28, 2025, will be born around October 21, 2025.
