Historical Events
- US Congress authorises Virginia to rejoin the union
Famous Deaths
- Cesare Pugni, Italian composer, dies at 67
- Victor de Broglie, 3rd Duke of Broglie, 14th Prime Minister of France (1835-36), dies at 84
1870 Highlights
About January 26, 1870
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
