Monday, 26th January 2026

Welcome to Monday, 26th January! Explore 49 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aquarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 26th January.

On 26 January 2026, two significant aviation disasters marked this date in history. In 2020, a Sikorsky S-76 helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California, killing all nine people on board, including former basketball player Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Five years earlier, in 2015, a jet fighter crashed at Los Llanos Air Base in Albacete, Spain, resulting in 11 deaths and 21 injuries. These events underscore the critical importance of aviation safety protocols and investigation procedures that have evolved substantially over recent decades.

Albacete, a city in the Castilla-La Mancha region of central Spain, serves as a significant military centre and is home to several air bases. The city has long played an important role in Spain’s defence infrastructure, making incidents at its facilities matters of national concern.

On this date in 2026, conditions in the northern hemisphere reflect winter’s grip. The moon remains in a waning gibbous phase, gradually diminishing as it continues its cycle. Those born under the sign of Aquarius, which governs this date, are considered independent and analytical individuals. Weather patterns vary significantly by location, but January typically brings cold temperatures and precipitation across much of Europe and North America.

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26th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on January 26th blend Capricorn's ambition with Mercury's sharp intellect. They think strategically, communicate persuasively, and approach life methodically. Behind their serious exterior lies quiet wit and genuine curiosity about ideas.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength is tackling complex challenges with discipline and clarity. They struggle with emotional expression and can be overly critical of themselves and others. Perfectionism sometimes prevents them from embracing progress over flawlessness.

Love These individuals value partners who respect their need for intellectual engagement. They demonstrate affection through reliability and practical support rather than grand gestures. Long-term stability matters far more than romantic intensity.

Caree & Finance Career success comes through management, engineering, research, or analytical fields. Financial wisdom drives them toward steady, conservative wealth-building strategies. Their business instinct combines patience with calculated risk assessment.

Health Regular exercise combined with mental stimulation keeps them balanced and grounded. Tension accumulates in shoulders and neck from stress; deliberate relaxation is essential. Mental wellness matters as much as physical fitness.

That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.

Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 26th January

Name Days in Your Language: Aubrey, Conan, Coner, Conner, Connor, Conor, Gonzalo, Paola, Paula, Paulette, Paulina, Pauline

Someone born on this day would be just 71 days old today — roughly 1,715 hours, 102,913 minutes, or 6,174,809 seconds spent on Earth so far.

It's the 26. day of the year.

There are 339 days still to come.

We’re currently in Week 5 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 26th January

  • YaYa Gosselin, American actress (2009)
  • The Suleman octuplets (2009)
  • Darya Astakhova, Russian tennis player (2002)
  • Latalia Bevan, Welsh artistic gymnast (2001)
  • Isaac Okoro, American basketball player (2001)
  • Ester Expósito, Spanish actress (2000)
  • Darius Garland, American basketball player (2000)
  • Leonardo Balerdi, Argentine footballer (1999)
  • Travis Etienne, American football player (1999)
  • Moonbin, South Korean singer and actor. (died 2023) (1998)

Lives Remembered on 26th January

  • Suzanne Massie, American historian (born 1931) (2025)
  • John Altobelli, American college baseball coach (born 1963) (2020)
  • Gianna Bryant, American student-athlete (born 2006) (2020)
  • Kobe Bryant, American basketball player (born 1978) (2020)
  • Mike Connors, American actor (born 1925) (2017)
  • Tam Dalyell, Scottish politician (born 1932) (2017)
  • Lindy Delapenha, Jamaican footballer and sports journalist (born 1927) (2017)
  • Barbara Hale, American actress (born 1922) (2017)
  • Barbara Howard, Canadian sprinter and educator (born 1920) (2017)
  • Sahabzada Yaqub Khan, Pakistani military leader, foreign minister, and diplomat (born 1920) (2016)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 26th January

  • Christian feast day: Saint Alberic of Cîteaux
  • Christian feast day: Blessed Gabriele Allegra
  • Christian feast day: Saint Paula of Rome
  • Christian feast day: Timothy
  • Christian feast day: Titus
  • Christian feast day: January 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Australia Day (Australia)
  • Republic Day (India)

What Happened on 26th January?

  • Protesters and farmers storm the Red Fort near Delhi, clashing with police. One protester is killed and more than 80 police officers are injured. (2021)
  • A Sikorsky S-76B flying from John Wayne Airport to Camarillo Airport crashes in Calabasas, 30 miles west of Los Angeles, killing all nine people on board, including five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant. (2020)
  • An aircraft crashes at Los Llanos Air Base in Albacete, Spain, killing 11 people and injuring 21 others. (2015)
  • Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) recaptures the city of Kobanî from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), marking a turning point in the Siege of Kobanî. (2015)
  • Rioting breaks out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that will result in the replacement of President Marc Ravalomanana with Andry Rajoelina. (2009)
  • Nadya Suleman gives birth to the world's first surviving octuplets. (2009)
  • The 7.7 Mw Gujarat earthquake shakes Western India, leaving 13,805–20,023 dead and about 166,800 injured. (2001)
  • Diane Whipple, a lacrosse coach, is killed in a dog attack in San Francisco. The resulting court case clarified the meaning of implied malice murder. (2001)
  • Lewinsky scandal: On American television, U.S. President Bill Clinton denies having had "sexual relations" with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. (1998)
  • Mohamed Siad Barre is removed from power in Somalia, ending centralized government, and is succeeded by Ali Mahdi. (1991)