Famous people born on January 26 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is January 26, you share it with Paul Newman, Ellen DeGeneres, Wayne Gretzky — and you were born under Aquarius, the sign of the original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
Birthday basics for January 26
Aquarius ♒
Zodiac sign
Garnet
Birthstone
Carnation
Birth flower
26th
Day of the year
January 26 is the 26th day of the year, with 339 days still to come.
Famous people born on January 26
Paul Newman — American actor and philanthropist who co-founded Newman's Own (born 1925).
Ellen DeGeneres — American comedian and talk show host (born 1958).
Wayne Gretzky — Canadian hockey legend known as 'The Great One' (born 1961).
Also sharing the day:
Douglas MacArthur (b. 1880) — American five-star general who led Allied forces in the Pacific during World War II.
Eddie Van Halen (b. 1955) — Dutch-American guitar virtuoso and co-founder of the band Van Halen.
José Mourinho (b. 1963) — Portuguese soccer manager who won championships across Europe.
January 26 in history
1788 — The British First Fleet arrived at Sydney Cove, the anniversary now celebrated as Australia Day.
1905 — The Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality diamond ever found, was discovered in South Africa.
1950 — India's constitution took effect, making the country a republic, now celebrated as Republic Day.
1837 — Michigan was admitted to the Union as the 26th state.
1926 — John Logie Baird gave the first public demonstration of television in London.
1988 — "The Phantom of the Opera" opened on Broadway, eventually becoming its longest-running show.
January 26 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is January 26?
Anyone born on January 26 is a Aquarius — original, independent, and years ahead of the curve.
What is the birthstone for January 26?
The birthstone for a January 26 birthday is Garnet, and the birth flower is the Carnation.
Who is the most famous person born on January 26?
Paul Newman is among the best known — American actor and philanthropist who co-founded Newman's Own (born 1925).
What happened on January 26?
In 1788, The British First Fleet arrived at Sydney Cove, the anniversary now celebrated as Australia Day.
What day of the year is January 26?
January 26 is the 26th day of the year, with 339 days still to come.
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