TODAY - Jan 26, 2026

Thought of the Day

If you want to make a permanent change, stop focusing on the size of your problems and start focusing on the size of you.

Today's Birthday

Douglas Macarthur Military Officer, American(1880)

An American general and supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in the Pacific during World War II.

Bessie Coleman Aviator, American(1892)

An American civil aviator who was the first female pilot of African American Descent.

Stephane Grappelli Violinist, French(1908)

A French jazz violinist who played in the quintet known as the Hot Club of France.

Wayne Gretzky Hockey Player, Canadian(1961)

A Canadian ice hockey player.

Paul Newman Actor, American(1925)

An American actor, entepreneur, and philanthropist who won an Academy Award for his role in 1986.

This day in History

1827

Peru ends its union with Chile and declares independence.

1871

The Rugby Football Union is formed in London.

1905

A magnificent diamond is found near Pretoria in South Africa, the largest rough stone ever found.

1950

200 years of British rule has officially come to an end, with the birth of independence republic of India. Now, India formally becomes a republic, three years after gaining independence from Britain. India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, has been officially sworn in and the new constitution

Man who made the difference

Paul Newman (1925-2008)

American actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who won an Academy Award for his role in 1986. Newman had received seven Oscar nominations before winning the best actor award in 1986. The previous year, however, he was given an honorary award “in recognition of his many and memorable compelling screen performances.” Newman was born on 26 January 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Kenyon College. He started acting in high school and studied at the Yale School of Drama and the Actors Studio. After a successful Broadway debut in William Inge's Picnic in 1953, Newman signed a film contract with Warner Bros, but briefly returned to the Broadway stage to play in Joseph Hayes's The Desperate Hours. He won critical acclaim for his role of Rocky boxer in the film “Somebody up There Likes Me” (1956) and was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Brick in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), based on the play by Tennessee Williams. He died on September 26, 2008, Westport, Connecticut, United States.

Author : Dr. Nidhi Jindal