- Today, January 28…
- Lego Day – Lego’s aren’t just for kids anymore. Let’s build something!
- Daisy Day – Brighten up somebody’s day with some daisies!
- Kazoo Day – This kazoo brings back childhood memories of being in school. Remember when something this simple brought us a lot of joy?
- Blueberry Pancake Day – Today eat blueberry pancakes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert with no guilt or judgement! Do you like them with warm butter, maple syrup, or just blueberries on top?
- Happy Birthday ….
- Ariel Winter, 23 – Alex Dunphy on “Modern Family”
- J. Cole, 36 – Rapper
- Elijah Wood, 40 – Frodo Baggins in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy
- Nick Carter, 41 – Backstreet Boys! He was 13 when he joined the boy band in 1993.
- Joey Fatone, 44 – ‘N SYNC fame! He’s also the host of Impractical Jokers After Party
- Rick Ross, 45
- DJ Muggs, 53 – Cypress Hill
- Rakim, 53 – Hip-hop pioneer
- Sarah McLachlan, 53
- Mikhail Baryshnikov, 73 – Legendary ballet dancer
- Alan Alda, 85 – Hawkeye Pierce on “M*A*S*H”
Today In History:
- 1851: Northwestern University (Chicago) chartered
- 1887: Work begins on the Eiffel Tower in Paris
- 1914: Beverly Hills, California, is incorporated
- 1935: Iceland becomes 1st western country to legalize abortion
- 1955: Twelve-year-old Aretha Franklin gives birth to her first child, a son named Clarence.
- 1956: Elvis Presley makes his TV debut on the Dorsey Brothers Stage Show, where he sings “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Heartbreak Hotel.”
- 1969: NFL Draft: O.J. Simpson from USC first pick by Buffalo Bills
- 1984: Def Jam Records release their first single: “It’s Yours” by T La Rock and Jazzy Jay
- 1985: Lionel Richie hosts the American Music Awards, and wins 5 of the 8 awards he’s nominated for, including Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist.
- 1985: With the stars in town for the American Music Awards, “We Are The World” is recorded in Los Angeles, with cameras rolling for the video.
- 1986: The Space Shuttle Challenger explodes shortly after liftoff, killing the seven crew members on board. The disaster inspires a lyric in the Prince song “Sign O’ the Times”:
- 2001: Ray Charles sings “America The Beautiful” at Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa. The Backstreet Boys sing the US national anthem, and halftime performers include Aerosmith, ‘N Sync and Britney Spears.
- 2017: Australian Open Women’s Tennis: Serena Williams defeats older sister Venus Williams 6–4, 6–4 for her 7th Australian title and record 23rd Grand Slam event singles victory
