Day of the year
January 26
Born on January 26? You're a Aquarius with the Garnet birthstone.
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January 26 Zodiac Sign
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Element: Air
progressiveoriginalindependenthumanitarianinventive
Birthstone
Garnet
Birth Flower
Carnation
Season
Winter
Numerology 9
A number of compassion, completion, and humanitarian spirit.
January 26: This Day in History
- 1788— The First Fleet of British ships arrived at Sydney Cove in New South Wales, establishing the first European settlement in Australia.
- 1837— Michigan was admitted to the United States as the 26th state.
- 1905— The world's largest diamond, the Cullinan diamond, was discovered in South Africa.
- 1950— India officially became a republic when its constitution came into effect.
Famous Birthdays on January 26
- Douglas MacArthur (1880) — five-star U.S. Army general who led Allied forces in the Pacific in World War II
- Paul Newman (1925) — Oscar-winning actor and philanthropist
- Ellen DeGeneres (1958) — comedian, actress, and television host
- Wayne Gretzky (1961) — NHL ice hockey legend known as The Great One
- Vince Carter (1977) — NBA player nicknamed Vinsanity for his dunking ability
What Happens on January 26?
Australia DayRepublic Day (India)
Did You Know? January 26 Fun Facts
- Australia Day on January 26 marks the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet, though it is a contested date for many Indigenous Australians who call it Invasion Day.
- India's Republic Day on January 26 celebrates the 1950 adoption of the Indian Constitution, with a grand military parade in New Delhi.
- Wayne Gretzky, born January 26, 1961, holds or shares 61 NHL records and is the only player to have scored over 2,857 regular season points.
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