Facts & Events That Happened Today In History

Today is Sunday, January 28, 2024. It’s the 28th day of the year, and we’re on week 4.
Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day!
Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!
We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!
These are just our highlighted events, but if you’d like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!
Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here’s what’s been said on this day in history.