1. Utah Celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2021: On January 28, 1896, Utah became the 45th state to join the United States of America after a hard-fought battle for statehood. 2021 marked 125 years since Utah became a state.

2. Birth of Orrin Hatch: On January 28, 1934, Orrin Hatch, the longest-serving Republican senator in US history, was born in Homestead Park, Pennsylvania. Hatch represented Utah in the US Senate from 1977 to 2019.

3. Utah Jazz Wins 11 Straight: On January 28, 1999, the Utah Jazz defeated the Phoenix Suns to win their 11th straight game. The Jazz finished the 1998-1999 season with a record of 37-13 and made it to the NBA Finals.

4. Huntsman Cancer Institute Opens: On January 28, 2004, the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) in Salt Lake City, Utah, opened its doors. The institute, named after businessman and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr., is dedicated to research and treatment of cancer.

5. Utah Symphony Plays at Carnegie Hall: On January 28, 1999, the Utah Symphony performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The orchestra, led by conductor Keith Lockhart, performed works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Sibelius. The concert was part of the orchestra's East Coast Tour.