1. Birth of Elijah Craig: On January 28, 1738, Elijah Craig, the Baptist minister credited with inventing bourbon whiskey, was born in Virginia. He lived in Kentucky for many years and established a distillery in Georgetown. Today, Elijah Craig Bourbon is a popular premium brand of bourbon.

2. Kentucky Statehood: January 28, 1791, marked an important moment in Kentucky history as the state was officially admitted to the Union. Kentucky was the 15th state to join the United States, and its statehood was a significant milestone in the development of the American West.

3. Birth of Alice Hegan Rice: Alice Hegan Rice, the author of the popular 1901 novel "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky, on January 28, 1870. The book, which was later made into a movie, tells the story of a poverty-stricken family in a Kentucky shantytown.

4. The Great Flood of 1937: In January 1937, a massive flood swept through the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys, causing widespread devastation across Kentucky and several other states. The flood, which was one of the worst natural disasters in American history, resulted in significant loss of life and property.

5. Birth of Greg Page: Greg Page, the former lead singer of the popular 1990s R&B group "Boyz II Men," was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 28, 1971. Page left the group in 2002, but he continued to pursue music and other creative ventures. He is still considered one of the most talented vocalists of his generation.