January 26 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on January 26 (01-26) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on January 26 (9)
- Akio Morita (Born: 1921-01-26) — Visionary Japanese entrepreneur and co-founder of Sony.
- Douglas MacArthur (Born: 1880-01-26) — Distinguished U.S. General who commanded forces in WWII, Korea, and Japan.
- Edward G. Robinson (Died: 1973-01-26) — A celebrated Hollywood actor known for his roles as gangsters and his outspoken anti-fascist activism.
- Edward Jenner (Died: 1823-01-26) — Pioneering physician credited with developing the world's first vaccine against smallpox.
- Hwang Hee-chan (Born: 1996-01-26) — South Korean forward known for his aggressive style, playing for Schalke 04.
- Lance Oppenheim (Born: 1996-01-26) — American director blending nonfiction storytelling with cinematic formalism.
- Nicolae Ceaușescu (Born: 1918-01-26) — Authoritarian leader of Communist Romania, overthrew and executed in 1989.
- Nicolaus Otto (Died: 1891-01-26) — Pioneering engineer who developed the modern, efficient internal combustion engine.
- Wayne Gretzky (Born: 1961-01-26) — The "Great One", Wayne Gretzky, redefined ice hockey with unparalleled scoring prowess.