Notable people born on January 28

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People born on this day

Jackson PollockAmerican painter (1912–1956)Born in 1912 · View source ↗1912

José MartíCuban poet, philosopher and nationalist (1853-1895)Born in 1853 · View source ↗1853

Arthur RubinsteinPolish-American classical pianist (1887-1982)Born in 1887 · View source ↗1887

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on January 28, 2026

Moon phaseWaxing gibbousCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction75 %

Distance to the Moon366,900 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearSnake · WoodBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacAquariusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. Thomas AquinasA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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