All Events

Historical Events on January 26

  • Treaty of Karlowitz

    1699

    For the first time, the Ottoman Empire permanently cedes territory to the Christian powers.

  • Tennessee

    1838

    Tennessee enacts the first prohibition law in the United States

  • Reconstruction Era

    1870

    Reconstruction Era: Virginia rejoins the Union.

  • Red Guards (Finland)

    1918

    Finnish Civil War: A group of Red Guards hangs a red lantern atop the tower of Helsinki Workers' Hall to symbolically mark the start of the war.

  • Lincoln Motor Company

    1920

    Former Ford Motor Company executive Henry Leland launches the Lincoln Motor Company which he later sold to his former employer.

  • Catalonia Offensive

    1939

    Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Offensive: Troops loyal to nationalist General Francisco Franco and aided by Italy take Barcelona.

  • Northern Ireland

    1942

    World War II: The first United States forces arrive in Europe landing in Northern Ireland.

  • Janet G. Travell

    1961

    John F. Kennedy appoints Janet G. Travell to be the first woman Physician to the President.

  • Egypt

    1980

    Israel and Egypt establish diplomatic relations.

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Famous Birthdays on January 26

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Famous Deaths on January 26

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