Historical Events
- Han Yong-woon [Bongwan, Manhae] (1879-1944) ordained a monk in Korea
World's Largest Diamond Discovered
World's largest diamond, the 3,106-carat Cullinan, is found in South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Lane, American actor (Homer-Petticoat Junction, Lucy Show), born in San Francisco, California (d. 2007)
- John Carmel Heenan, British clergyman, Catholic Cardinal (Archbishop of Westminster, 1963-75), born in Ilford, England (d. 1975)
- Maria Augusta von Trapp, Austrian singer who inspired the "Sound of Music", born in Vienna, Austro-Hungarian Empire (d. 1987)
Famous Weddings
John J. Pershing
General officer John J. Pershing (44) weds Helen Frances
About January 26, 1905
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
