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Here are 10 historical events that took place on January 26th, listed in chronological order: 1788: The British First Fleet, led by Captain Arthur Phillip, arrives in Sydney, Australia, establishing the first European settlement. 1837: Michigan is admitted as the 26th U.S. state. 1841: The United Kingdom formally occupies Hong Kong. 1905: The world’s largestContinue reading “This Day in History: January 26th”