On This Very Day
January 26th
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- 1837
Michigan is admitted as the 26th state of the United States.
- 1887
Construction of the iconic Eiffel Tower begins in Paris, France.
- 1905
The Cullinan, the world's largest diamond at 3,106 carats, is discovered in South Africa. View Post →
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- 1954
Groundbreaking ceremony for the creation of Disneyland takes place.
- 1989
Madison Square Garden announces a major 2-year, $100 million renovation.
- 2004
A decomposing whale unexpectedly explodes in Tainan, Taiwan.
- 2004
The Mydoom computer worm is first detected, causing $38 billion in damages.
- 2016
A severe cold snap across East Asia results in over 50 fatalities and thousands stranded.
- 2001
A devastating earthquake strikes Gujarat, India, killing about 20,000 people.
- 1961
Canadian ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is born.
- 1784
Benjamin Franklin expresses preference for the turkey over the eagle as America's symbol.
- 1802
U.S. Congress passes an act to establish a library within the U.S. Capitol.
- 2020
Basketball icon Kobe Bryant tragically dies in a helicopter crash.
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