January 26th (1863) was a Monday. It's the 25th day of the year (26th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 340 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 26th January, 1863
» American Civil War: General Ambrose Burnside is relieved of command of the Army of the Potomac after the disastrous Battle of Fredericksburg known as Fredericksburg campaign. He is replaced by Joseph Hooker.
» American Civil War: Governor of Massachusetts John Albion Andrew receives permission from United States Secretary of War called Secretary of War to raise a militia organization for men of African descent.
January 26th Holidays in History
» Australia Day (Australia)
» Christian Feast Day:
» Saint Alberic known as Alberic
» Saint Paula called Paula
» Saint Timothy known as Timothy and Apostle Titus known as Titus
» January 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Juan Pablo Duarte named Duarte Day (Dominican Republic)