Historical Events
- NY Giants sign their 1st black players, Monte Irvin & Ford Smith
- UN Security council convicts Dutch aggression in Indonesia
Famous Birthdays
- Eddie Bayers, American session drummer, based in Nashville, born in Patuxent, Maryland
- Gene McFadden, American singer, songwriter, and record producer (Philadelphia International Records; McFadden & Whitehead - "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now"), born in Olanta, South Carolina (d. 2006) [1]
- Gregg Popovich, American Basketball HOF coach and executive (NBA C'ship 1999, 2003, 05, 07, 14; NBA Coach of the Year 2003, 12, 14; San Antonio Spurs; Olympic gold 2020), born in East Chicago, Indiana
- Jerzy Szczakiel, Polish speedway rider (World Individual C'ship 1973; World Pairs C'ship 1971), born in Grudzicach, Poland (d. 2020)
- Thomas J. Downey, American politician (Rep-D-NY, 1975-93), born in Queens, New York
Famous Weddings
Tom Landry
NFL coach Tom Landry (24) weds Alicia Wiggs at St John the Divine Church in Houston, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Gustaf Lazarus Nordqvist, Swedish organist and composer, dies at 62
- Jean-Pierre Wimille, French auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans 1937, 39 Bugatti T57), dies in practice accident for Buenos Aires GP at 40
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About January 28, 1949
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
