On This Day for 1/28 - The U.S. space shuttle Challenger explodes, the U.S. Coast Guard is created, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com] to your address book. On This Day January 28 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]! Born This Day [Mikhail Baryshnikov and the dancers of the Bolshoi Ballet performing Swan Lake.…] [Mikhail Baryshnikov] [Mikhail Baryshnikov], whose elegance, great physical prowess, and unsurpassed leaping ability made him the preeminent male [ballet] dancer of the 1970s and '80s, was born in Riga, Latvia, this day in 1948. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>] On This Day [The U.S. space shuttle Challenger exploding shortly after liftoff.…] 1986: Explosion of the space shuttle Challenger On this day in 1986, the U.S. [space shuttle] Challenger exploded 73 seconds after its liftoff from Florida, killing all seven aboard, including a schoolteacher who was the first private citizen to fly on a shuttle. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>] [Sign up now] for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2002: Swedish children's writer [Astrid Lindgren]—who was best known for her works involving Pippi Longstocking, a freckle-faced, red-haired nine-year-old who incarnates every child's dream of freedom and power—died in Stockholm. 1955: [Nicolas Sarkozy delivering a speech, May 2007.]French politican [Nicolas Sarkozy], who served as president of [France] (2007–12), was born in Paris. 1915: [U.S. Coast Guard]Congress created the [U.S. Coast Guard] by combining the Revenue Cutter Service with the U.S. Lifesaving Service. 1912: [Jackson Pollock painting in his studio]American painter [Jackson Pollock], a leading exponent of Abstract Expressionism who received widespread publicity and serious recognition for the radical poured, or “drip,” technique he used to create his major works, was born. 1881: [Fyodor Dostoyevsky]Russian novelist and short-story writer [Fyodor Dostoyevsky] died in St. Petersburg. 1873: [Colette, 1937.]French writer [Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette] was born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye. 1871: [Prussian troops marching past the Arc de Triomphe]The French capital, Paris, fell following a four-month siege during the [Franco-German War]. 1457: [Henry VII, painting by an unknown artist, 1505.]King [Henry VII] of England, who succeeded in ending the [Wars of the Roses], was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales. 814: [Charlemagne holding an orb and a sword; miniature from a 15th-century manuscript..][Charlemagne], ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, died at [Aachen] (Germany). A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set] The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]! Our Best-Selling Software! Access the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95]. Britannica on Facebook [Become a fan] on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter [Follow @Britannica] and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home] [Advocacy for Animals] [Newsletters] [Feedback] [Help] Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 14-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: [Bebo] [Delicious] [Digg] [Facebook] [LinkedIn] [MySpace] [Reddit] [Twitter] Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here] and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here]. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2017 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy] — [Help]