On This Day: January 28

9 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. 1960The 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. 1974Muhammad 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. 1986🚀 Space Shuttle Challenger breaks apart 73 seconds after launch, killing all seven crew members — the disaster watched live on television.History · Source: NASA, 'Challenger Accident'; HISTORY (Jan 28 1986)
5. 1986💫 A space shuttle breaks apart 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members including a schoolteacher, live on television.USA 250 · Source: NASA, Challenger disaster (Jan 28 1986)
6. 1996Larry 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)
7. 2001Ray 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)
8. 2017Serena Williams wins a record 23rd major at the Australian OpenSports · Source: ESPN; NPR (Jan 28, 2017)
9. 2017Serena 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)