Historical Events
- Cold snap across East Asia leads to more than 50 deaths and 60,000 travellers stranded in South Korea
- Leader of Oregon militia occupying Malheur wildlife refuge arrested and another killed in shoot-out with Federal agents
Famous Deaths
- Abe Vigoda, American actor (Barney Miller, The Godfather), dies at 94
- Colin Vearncombe, British singer-songwriter (Black - "Wonderful Life"), dies from injuries in a car accident at 53
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About January 26, 2016
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (India)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Sorry - Justin Bieber
- #1 Song: Stitches - Shawn Mendes