Historical Events
- 200" (5.08-m) Hale telescope 1st used at Palomar observatory in Palomar Mountain, California [see also June 3, 1948]
- Australia's Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 comes into force granting Australian citizenship and nationality to all people born or naturalised in Australia including First Nations people
- WHIO TV channel 7 in Dayton, OH (CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- David Strathairn, American actor (LA Confidential, The Bourne Ultimatum), born in San Francisco, California
- Derek Holt, British rock guitarist (Curved Air; Climax Blues Band - "Couldn't Get It Right"), born in Stafford, England
- Jonathan Carroll, American author, born in New York
- Paul Nurse, English geneticist (Imperial Cancer Research Fund), born in Norwich, United Kingdom
About January 26, 1949
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
