By Alistair Boddy-Evans, About.com Guide
1942, 28 January
Five power stations are blown up by pro-Axis saboteurs in an attempt to destabilise the Rand gold mines.
1970, 28 January
Cairo suburbs are attacked by Israeli jet fighters.
1993, 28 January
Troops in Zaire run riot, killing the French Ambassador.
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