This Day in History, January 26

History & Quotes / January 26, 2024

On January 26th, 1808, the Rum Rebellion took place in Australia.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / January 25, 2024

A thought for the day: Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North, the birthplace of valor, the country of worth! Wherever I wander, wherever I rove, The hills of the Highlands for ever I love. -- Scottish poet ...Read More

Other Notable Events for January 25

History & Quotes / January 25, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1533, Henry VIII of England secretly married Anne Boleyn, his second wife.

In 1554, the city of Sao Paulo was established in Brazil.

In 1858, Mendelssohn's The ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for January 25

History & Quotes / January 25, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1759
- soap maker/philanthropist William Colgate in 1783
- author W. Somerset Maugham in 1874
- author Virginia Woolf in 1882
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / January 25, 2024

Today is Thursday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2024 with 341 to follow.

The moon is full. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Uranus and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus.

This Day in History, January 25

History & Quotes / January 25, 2024

On January 25th, 2004, the Opportunity rover landed on Mars.