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6 National Days to Celebrate on January 28, 2027

National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for January 28, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.

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National Blueberry Pancake Day

National Blueberry Pancake Day

January 28, 2027 celebrates National Blueberry Pancake Day, plus 5 more.

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National Gift of the Ladybug Day

National Gift Of The Ladybug Day

National Gift of the Ladybug Day on January 28th honors all children with critical illnesses. The day is also an opportunity to raise awareness of childhood illnesses and support the children and the families facing medical differences.

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National Kazoo Day

National Kazoo Day

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National Pop Art Day | January 28

National Pop Art Day

National Pop Art Day on January 28th celebrates the vibrant, bold, and often cheeky art movement that challenged traditional fine art. By drawing inspiration from popular and mass culture—such as advertising, comic books, and mundane cultural objects—Pop Art reminds us that inspiration is everywhere.

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Data Privacy Day

Data Privacy Day

Data Privacy Day on January 28th reminds us each year to review how our data is used. It's an excellent opportunity to take stock and evaluate our personal cybersecurity.

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National Crossing Guard Day

National Crossing Guard Day on January 28th is dedicated to the unsung heroes who put their lives on the line daily to protect our most valuable packages--our school children. Today, honor every crossing guard who shows up, day after day, through heat, rain, snow, angry drivers, and unsafe conditions to protect our kids.

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Historical Events on January 28

Events that occurred on January 28 throughout history

1868

The first female detective in the United States dies of pneumonia

The first female detective in the United States dies of pneumonia. Kate Warne served as a Pinkerton detective for 12 years. During her career, Warne proved integral to thwarting an 1861 assassination plot against President-elect Abraham Lincoln.

1873

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U.S. Patent Office issues patent no. 135,245 to Louis Pasteur for an "Improvement in Brewing Beer and Ale."

1958

The Danish toy building block company, Lego, filed an

The Danish toy building block company, Lego, filed an application to patent the interlocking plastic toy building blocks. Originally invented and designed out of wood by the company's founder Ole Kirk Christiansen, the company produced its first plastic blocks in 1949.

1985

Singer-songwriters from across the United States including

Singer-songwriters from across the United States including Lionel Richie, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Willie Nelson, Daryl Hall, John Oats, and Paul Simon came together as USA for Africa. They record the hit single We Are the World, raising over $63 million for Ethiopian famine relief.

1986

Seven NASA astronauts tragically die when the space shuttle

Seven NASA astronauts tragically die when the space shuttle Challenger breaks apart 73 seconds after launch. Crew members included Payload Gregory Jarvis, Judy Resnick, Christa McAuliffe, Dick Scobee, Ronald McNair, Michael Smith, and Ellison Onizuka. January 28th Celebrated Birthdays

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