Daily Archives: January 28, 2017

‘Try a Little Tenderness’ by Otis Redding peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 1967)

(Saturday, January 28, 1967) — “Try a Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It is in the 204th position on Rolling Stone‘s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.

England’s King Henry VIII dies 470 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 1547)


Video: 'Documentary | Henry VIII - The Most Iconic King of English History'

(Friday, January 28, 1547) — England’s King Henry VIII, best known for his six marriages and, in particular, his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled, died today at the age of 55 in the Palace of Whitehall; he was succeeded by his 9-year-old son, Edward VI. Continue reading England’s King Henry VIII dies 470 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 1547) →