The Apollo Theater reopens in Harlem, New York City. Date: January 26, 1934 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1934 📅 On This Day (Today)

Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Offensive: Troops loyal to nationalist General Francisco Franco and aided by Italy take Barcelona. Date: January 26, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War II: The first United States forces arrive in Europe, landing in Northern Ireland. Date: January 26, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War II: Audie Murphy displays valor and bravery in action for which he will later be awarded the Medal of Honor. Date: January 26, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Hale Telescope at Palomar Observatory sees first light under the direction of Edwin Hubble, becoming the largest aperture optical telescope (until BTA-6 is built in 1976). Date: January 26, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Constitution of India comes into force, forming a republic. Rajendra Prasad is sworn in as the first President of India. Observed as Republic Day in India. Date: January 26, 1950 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1950 📅 On This Day (Today)

Black Saturday in Egypt: rioters burn Cairo's central business district, targeting British and upper-class Egyptian businesses. Date: January 26, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)

Soviet Union cedes Porkkala back to Finland. Date: January 26, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today)

The 41-acre (17 ha) Chain Island is listed for sale by the California State Lands Commission, with a minimum bid of $5,226. Date: January 26, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1959 📅 On This Day (Today)

Ranger 3 is launched to study the Moon. The space probe later misses the Moon by 22,000 miles (35,400 km). Date: January 26, 1962 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1962 📅 On This Day (Today)