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?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for January 26 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on January 26(5)
2001🎂 Birth
Latalia Bevan
Latalia Bevan, Welsh artistic gymnast, was born on January 26, 2001.
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2001🎂 Birth
Isaac Okoro
Isaac Okoro, American basketball player, was born on January 26, 2001.
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2002🎂 Birth
Darya Astakhova
Darya Astakhova, Russian tennis player, was born on January 26, 2002.
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2009🎂 Birth
YaYa Gosselin
YaYa Gosselin, American actress, was born on January 26, 2009.
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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: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on January 26
Examples currently recorded for January 26 include Gujarat Earthquake (2001), Madagascar Riots (2009), Los Llanos Air Base Crash (2015). View all events →
Birthdays on January 26
People recorded as born on January 26 include Latalia Bevan, Isaac Okoro, Darya Astakhova. View all birthdays →
Deaths on January 26
Remembered figures who died on January 26 include Mike Connors, John Altobelli, Gianna Bryant. View all →
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- What happened on January 26?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for January 26: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 26?
- One event currently recorded for January 26 is: Gujarat Earthquake.
- Who was born on January 26?
- People recorded as born on January 26 include Latalia Bevan, Isaac Okoro, Darya Astakhova.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 26?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for January 26.
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