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TimSJ · 01-28-2007, 02:11 PM

Jan 28 814
Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne dies at the age of 71. Though he had conquered much of Europe, his legacy was considerably reduced after his death from mismanagement and incompetence.

Jan 28 1958
Brooklyn Dodger catcher Ray Campanella paralyzed in a car wreck.

Jan 28 1977
Star of TV's "Chico and the Man" Freddie Prinze blows his brains out at age 23.

Jan 28 1978
"Vampire of Sacramento" Richard Chase is arrested. Miscellaneous human organs are found in his refrigerator. He managed to kill six people, drinking the blood of two of his victims.

Jan 28 1986
U.S. Space Shuttle, Challenger, explodes only 74 seconds into its flight. All seven members of the crew perish, including school teacher, Christa McAuliffe. The U.S. space program's worst disaster, Challenger's ill-fated flight occurs exactly 19 years and a day after the Apollo 1 tragedy that killed three astronauts.

01-28-2007, 02:11 PM	#233
TimSJ First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Saint John, NB Exp:	Jan 28 814 Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne dies at the age of 71. Though he had conquered much of Europe, his legacy was considerably reduced after his death from mismanagement and incompetence. Jan 28 1958 Brooklyn Dodger catcher Ray Campanella paralyzed in a car wreck. Jan 28 1977 Star of TV's "Chico and the Man" Freddie Prinze blows his brains out at age 23. Jan 28 1978 "Vampire of Sacramento" Richard Chase is arrested. Miscellaneous human organs are found in his refrigerator. He managed to kill six people, drinking the blood of two of his victims. Jan 28 1986 U.S. Space Shuttle, Challenger, explodes only 74 seconds into its flight. All seven members of the crew perish, including school teacher, Christa McAuliffe. The U.S. space program's worst disaster, Challenger's ill-fated flight occurs exactly 19 years and a day after the Apollo 1 tragedy that killed three astronauts.