January 26: Historical Events, Famous Birthdays and Deaths On This Day

1699
For the first time, the Ottoman Empire permanently cedes territory to the Christian powers.
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1838
Tennessee enacts the first prohibition law in the United States
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1861
American Civil War: The state of Louisiana secedes from the Union.
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1870
Reconstruction Era: Virginia rejoins the Union.
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1920
Former Ford Motor Company executive Henry Leland launches the Lincoln Motor Company which he later sold to his former employer.
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1939
Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Offensive: Troops loyal to nationalist General Francisco Franco and aided by Italy take Barcelona.
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1942
World War II: The first United States forces arrive in Europe landing in Northern Ireland.
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1961
John F. Kennedy appoints Janet G. Travell to be the first woman Physician to the President.
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1980
Israel and Egypt establish diplomatic relations.
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