On Jan. 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 72 seconds after launch from Cape Canaveral, killing all seven crew members, including civilian teacher Christa McAuliffe.
Jan. 28 (UPI) -- On this date in history:
In 1547, Henry VIII died and 9-year-old Edward VI became king of England.
In 1782, the U.S. Congress authorized creation of the great seal of the United States.
In 1958, the Lego Group received a patent for its toy building blocks. Read about the many Lego-related Guinness World Records here.
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