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January 28 in history: Discovery of Singapore, patent of Lego brick and more

1819
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1819

Sir Stamford Raffles discovers Singapore.

1933
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1933

The name Pakistan is coined by Choudhry Rahmat Ali Khan.

1958
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1958

The Lego brick is patented.

1965
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1965

Current design of Canada's Flag is chosen by an act of Parliament.

1986
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1986

Space Shuttle “Challenger” explodes, kills 7 astronauts.