2001⚡ Event
Gujarat Earthquake
An earthquake in the Indian state of Gujarat killed at least 20,000 people, injured 167,000 others and destroyed nearly 400,000 homes.
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What Happened on January 26?
Discover 14 historical moments on January 26 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on January 26(4)
2009⚡ Event
Madagascar Riots
Rioting broke out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that led to the deposal of President Marc Ravalomanana.
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2015⚡ Event
Los Llanos Air Base Crash
A jet fighter crashed at Los Llanos Air Base in Albacete, Spain, killing 11 people and injuring 21 others.
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2020⚡ Event
Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash
A Sikorsky S-76 helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California, killing all nine people on board, including Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna.
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Famous Birthdays on January 26(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Darya Astakhova
Darya Astakhova, Russian tennis player, was born on January 26, 2002.
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Notable Deaths on January 26(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Mike Connors
Mike Connors, an American actor, died on January 26, 2017. He was born in 1925.
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2020🕊️ Death
John Altobelli
John Altobelli, an American college baseball coach, died on January 26, 2020. He was born in 1963.
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2020🕊️ Death
Gianna Bryant
Gianna Bryant, an American student-athlete, died on January 26, 2020. She was born in 2006.
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2020🕊️ Death
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant, an American basketball player, died on January 26, 2020. He was born in 1978.
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2025🕊️ Death
Suzanne Massie
Suzanne Massie, an American historian, died on January 26, 2025. She was born in 1931.
January 26 in History
January 26 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 2001 to the present day.
Major Events on January 26
Among the most notable events on January 26: Gujarat Earthquake (2001), Madagascar Riots (2009), Los Llanos Air Base Crash (2015). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 26
Notable figures born on January 26 include Latalia Bevan, Isaac Okoro, Darya Astakhova. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 26
Remembered figures who died on January 26 include Mike Connors, John Altobelli, Gianna Bryant. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 26?
- January 26 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 26?
- One of the most notable events on January 26 is: Gujarat Earthquake.
- Who was born on January 26?
- Famous figures born on January 26 include Latalia Bevan, Isaac Okoro, Darya Astakhova.
- How many historical events happened on January 26?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on January 26, spanning centuries of world history.
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