Actor Alan Alda, 90, was born Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo on Jan. 28, 1936 in New York City, NY. He is best known for his role as Capt. Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce on the CBS wartime sitcom M*A*S*H.
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January 28, 2026
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On This Day
1986 - The U.S. space shuttle Challenger exploded just after takeoff. All seven of its crew members were killed.
Fact of the Day
During World War II, La-Z-Boy manufactured seats for tanks, torpedo boats, gun turrets, and armored cars.
Nature Oddities
The goblin shark has a jaw that shoots outward to grab prey in what scientists have dubbed “slingshot feeding.” It can deploy its jaw at 10 feet per second.
Food and Drink
When it comes to wine, an aroma similar to cat pee is a considered a good thing.