January 28

What happened on this day:

1855 The first locomotive runs from the Atlantic to Pacific

1871 Franco-Prussian War: France surrenders, ending the war.
1915 The United States Coast Guard is created

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Famous Birthdays:

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1225 Thomas Aquinas : Saint of the Catholic Church
1457 Henry VII : King of England
1912 Jackson Pollock : Artist
1936 Alan Alda : Movie Actor from MASH
1968 Sarah McLachlan : Singer Songwriter
1977 Joey Fatone Jr. : Singer NSYNC
1980 Nick Carter : Singer NSYNC
1981 Elijah Wood : Movie Actor