Historical Events
- LubomÃr Strougal succeeds Cernik as premier of Czechoslovakia
Famous Birthdays
- Donald Tardy, American death metal drummer (Obituary, Cause of Death), born in Florida
- Mr. Prospector, American thoroughbred racehorse and breeding stallion (most influential sire of his generation), born in Spendthrift Farm, Kentucky (d. 1999)
- Rob Clayton, American alternative rock drummer (The Jody Grind), born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
- Tommy Andrews, Australian cricketer (16 Tests 1921-26, 592 runs), dies
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About January 28, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Want You Back - Jackson 5
#1 Song: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse
