What happend on 26th January

This is day of

Australia Day is celebrated in Australia, marking the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 and the founding of the nation.

1950

India's Constitution is enacted, formally declaring India as a republic and establishing Republic Day as a national holiday.

1905

The Cullinan Diamond, the largest diamond ever discovered, is divided into multiple pieces, including the Great Star of Africa and the Lesser Star of Africa.

1788

Captain Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet land in Sydney Cove, Australia, founding the first European settlement on the continent.