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Thursday, 8 January 2026

Day 8 of 2026  ·  357 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 02
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★ Born on this day 3 entries

1786
Nicholas Biddle, made 2nd Bank of US first effective central bank.
US 240 yrs ago
1862
Frank Nelson Doubleday, publisher & founder of Doubleday & Co.
US 164 yrs ago
1868
Sir Frank Dyson, proved Einstein right about light bent by gravity.
US 158 yrs ago

► Events on this day 1 entry

1880
The passing of Norton I, Emperor of the US, Protector of Mexico.
MX 146 yrs ago