January 28
2006
Katowice Trade Hall Roof Collapse
The tragic collapse of the roof at the Katowice Trade Hall in Chorzów, Poland, on January 28, 2006, claimed 65 lives and highlighted critical failings in building safety standards. Read more
1986
Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of all seven crew members and prompting a profound reevaluation of NASA's practices and culture. Read more
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