On This Day: January 28

7 verified moments happened on January 28. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1813📖 Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice is published in three volumes by Thomas Egerton in London.History · Source: Britannica; Wikipedia, 'Pride and Prejudice' (Jan 28 1813)
2. 1960 The NFL awards an expansion franchise to Dallas, creating the CowboysPro Football · Source: Wikipedia 'History of the Dallas Cowboys' (franchise awarded to Murchison/Wynne Jan 28, 1960); TSHA — distinct from Rozelle's Jan 26 election
3. 1974 Muhammad Ali beats Joe Frazier by unanimous decision in their 'Super Fight II' rematch at Madison Square GardenSports · Source: Wikipedia, 'Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II' (January 28, 1974)
4. 1985🤝 Dozens of superstars gather overnight to record We Are the World, the famine-relief anthem by Jackson and Richie.Movies & TV · Source: HISTORY; Rolling Stone (Jan 28 1985)
5. 1996 Larry Brown's two interceptions help the Dallas Cowboys hold off the Steelers for their fifth Super Bowl.Pro Football · Source: Wikipedia, 'Super Bowl XXX' (Jan 28 1996)
6. 2001 Ray Lewis anchors a dominant defense as the Baltimore Ravens blow out the New York Giants for the title.Pro Football · Source: Wikipedia, 'Super Bowl XXXV' (Jan 28 2001)
7. 2017 Serena Williams beats Venus in Melbourne for a record twenty-third Grand Slam singles title.Sports · Source: Wikipedia, '2017 Australian Open, Women's singles' (Jan 28 2017)