Historical Events
- 1st US force in Europe during WWII go ashore in Northern Ireland
Italians Demand Rommel Dismissal
Italian supreme command demands dismissal of German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Famous Birthdays
- Nigel Walmsley, chairman (Carlton UK Television)
- Souad Hosni, Egyptian actress (d. 2001)
- William McLennan, CEO (Central Statistical Office)
Famous Deaths
- Felix Hausdorff, German mathematician (Hausdorff space), dies at 73
- Gerard Philips, Dutch industrialist and manufacturer (Philips), dies at 83
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About January 26, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
