Historical Events
- The Rugby Football Union is formed at a meeting of 21 clubs at the Pall Mall Restaurant, London, England
Famous Birthdays
- Samuel Hopkins Adams [Warner Fabian], American journalist and muckraker (Average Jones), born in Dunkirk, New York (d. 1958)
About January 26, 1871
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
