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This Day in History
Today: January 26, 2026
661
The Rashidun Caliphate is effectively ended with the assassination of Ali, the last caliph.[1]
1531
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1564
The Council of Trent establishes an official distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.[4]
1564
The Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeats the Tsardom of Russia in the Battle of Ula during the Livonian War.[5]
1699
For the first time, the Ottoman Empire permanently cedes territory to the Christian powers.[6]
1700
The 8.7–9.2 Mw Cascadia earthquake takes place off t...
1788
The British First Fleet, led by Arthur Phillip, sails into Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) to establish Sydney, the first permanent European settlement on Australia. Commemorated as Australia Day.[8]
1808
The Rum Rebellion is the only successful (albeit short-lived) armed takeover of the government in New South Wales.[9]
1837
Michigan is admitted as the 26th U.S. state.[10]
1841
James Bremer takes formal possession of Hong Kong Island at what is now Possession Point, establishing British Hong Kong.[11]
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