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28 January

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1986

Challenger shuttle disaster

On 28 January 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart shortly after launch, killing its seven crew members.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1547

Death of Henry VIII

On 28 January 1547, Henry VIII of England, founder of the Church of England, died.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

814

Death of Charlemagne

On 28 January 814, Charlemagne, emperor of the West and a founding figure of Europe, died at Aachen.

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