January 28: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 1724The Russian Academy of Sciences was founded in St. Petersburg on the orders of Tsar Peter I.
2. 1754English writer Horace Walpole introduced the word 'serendipity', meaning a happy coincidence, into English.
3. 1896In England, Walter Arnold became the first driver fined for speeding.
4. 1958LEGO patented its design for interlocking toy bricks.
5. 1985Famous singers recorded 'We Are the World' to raise aid for Africa.

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