Today in History: ‘Pride and Prejudice’ published

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Original Load Date Jan. 28, 2026, 6 a.m.
Last Updated Jan. 28, 2026, 6 a.m.
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Today is Wednesday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2026. There are 337 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 28, 1813, the novel “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen was first published, anonymously, in London. Also on this date: In 1547, England’s King Henry VIII died at age 55; he was suc...