January 28th (1724) was a Friday. It's the 27th day of the year (28th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 338 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 28th January, 1724
» The Russian Academy of Sciences is founded in St. Petersburg by Peter the Great, and implemented by Senate decree. It is called the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences until 1917.
January 28th Holidays in History
» Public holidays in Armenia or Army Day (Armenia)