Historical Events
- 1st US federal corrupt election practices law passed
- In Austria, universal and direct suffrage (limited to males over 24) is introduced, a reform long demanded by the socialists and others
- John Millington Synge's "Playboy of Western World" opens in Dublin; play claimed as immoral and causes riots
- The Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III rifle officially introduced into British Military Service, 2nd oldest military rifle still in official use
Famous Birthdays
- Eddie Ballantine, American orchestra leader (Don McNeill TV Club), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1995)
- Hans Selye, Austrian-Canadian endocrinologist, born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (d. 1982)
1907 Highlights
About January 26, 1907
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius