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Thursday, 1 January 2026

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★ Born on this day 1 entry

1735
Paul Revere, midnight rider.
US 291 yrs ago

► Events on this day 5 entries

1772
First traveller's checks are issued in London.
GB 254 yrs ago
1863
Emancipation Proclamation issued by Lincoln.
US 163 yrs ago
1902
First Rose Bowl game held in Pasadena, California.
US 124 yrs ago
1934
Alcatraz officially becomes a Federal Prison.
US 92 yrs ago
1984
AT & T broken up! into 8 companies.
US 42 yrs ago

▶ Also today 1 entry

▶The start of a new year... Enjoy the bowl games.