1) On January 28, 1756, the first recorded sleigh ride in Delaware took place in New Castle County. This was a popular winter activity in colonial times, as the snow-covered roads were often more navigable for horses and sleighs than muddy or sandy terrain.

2) In 1831, the Wilmington and Susquehanna Railroad was chartered on January 28. This railroad would eventually connect Wilmington, Delaware, to Baltimore, Maryland, and was a major transportation route for both goods and passengers in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

3) On January 28, 1865, Delaware ratified the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery throughout the country. Delaware was one of the last states to ratify the amendment, and it was not until 1901 that the state fully abolished slavery in its own constitution.

4) In 1926, the Delaware Memorial Bridge Commission was formed on January 28 to oversee the construction of a bridge over the Delaware River connecting Delaware and New Jersey. The bridge was completed in 1951 and is still a major transportation hub, carrying millions of vehicles each year.

5) On January 28, 1983, the first Hooters restaurant in Delaware opened in New Castle. Hooters is a popular restaurant chain known for its wings, beer, and waitresses in revealing outfits. The New Castle location closed in 2011, but there are still several Hooters restaurants in Delaware and around the world.