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What Happened on January 28, 1884

Famous Birthdays

  • Auguste Piccard, Swiss scientist, explorer and balloonist (1st flight into stratosphere, by balloon), born in Basel, Switzerland (d. 1962)
  • Jean Felix Piccard, Swiss scientist, explorer and balloonist (1st flight into stratosphere, by balloon), born in Basel, Switzerland (d. 1963)
  • Lucien d'Azambuja, French astronomer (studied the solar chromosphere), born in Paris, France (d. 1970)

About January 28, 1884

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius