28 January 1986 January 28, 2016 Author: Staff The Space Shuttle Challenger explodes after liftoff. All all seven astronauts on board are killed. Famous Words of Inspiration..."It's bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children's health than the pediatrician." Meryl Streep — Click here for more from Meryl Streep Related posts: 4 April 1983 22 June 1986 23 January 1986 23 January 1986 29 June 1995 11 February 1997 4 May 1988 4 May 1988 5 September 1986 16 October 1986 Categories: History Tags: 1986, 28 January