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28 January
Contemporary era
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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