Slideshow: Today In History, Jan. 26
Today is Monday, Jan. 26.
Today's Highlight in History:
1925: Paul Newman
In 1925, actor Paul Newman was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
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1939: Gen. Francisco Franco
In 1939, during the Spanish Civil War, rebel forces led by Gen. Francisco Franco captured Barcelona.
1979: Nelson A. Rockefeller
In 1979, former Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller died in New York at age 70.
1988: "Phantom of the Opera"
In 1988, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "Phantom of the Opera" opened at Broadway's Majestic Theater.
1998: Bill Clinton
In 1998, President Bill Clinton forcefully denied having an affair with a former White House intern, telling reporters, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky."
2005: Condoleezza Rice
Ten years ago: Condoleezza Rice was sworn in as secretary of state, following her confirmation by the Senate.
2005: Glendale, California
Ten years ago: A man parked his SUV on railroad tracks in Glendale, California, setting off a crash of two commuter trains that killed 11 people. (The SUV's driver, Juan Alvarez, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 11 consecutive life terms.)
2010: Louis Auchincloss
Five years ago: Louis Auchincloss, 92, a prolific author of fiction and nonfiction, died in New York.
2014: Australian Open Final
One year ago: Stan Wawrinka held off an injured Rafael Nadal to win his first Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory in the Australian Open final.
2014: Daft Punk
One year ago: At the Grammy Awards, Daft Punk won album of the year for "Random Access Memories," while record of the year went to Daft Punk with Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers for "Get Lucky."
2014: Marlise Munoz
One year ago: A brain-dead, pregnant Texas woman's body was removed from life support as the hospital keeping Marlise Munoz on machines against her family's wishes acceded to a judge's ruling that it was misapplying state law.
2014: Pro Bowl
DeMarco Murray caught a 20-yard pass for a touchdown and Mike Tolbert plunged into the end zone for a 2-point conversion with less than 1 minute to give Jerry Rice's team a 22-21 win over Deion Sanders' team in the first schoolyard-style Pro Bowl.
Birthday: Angela Davis
Activist Angela Davis is 71.
Birthday: Anne Jeffreys
Actress Anne Jeffreys is 92.
Birthday: Bob Uecker
Sportscaster-actor Bob Uecker is 80.
Birthday: Chris Hesse
Rock musician Chris Hesse (Hoobastank) is 41.
Birthday: Colin O'Donoghue
Actor Colin O'Donoghue (TV: "Once Upon a Time") is 34.
Birthday: David Strathairn
Actor David Strathairn is 66.
Birthday: Eddie Van Halen
Rock singer-musician Eddie Van Halen is 60.
Birthday: Ellen DeGeneres
Actress-comedian-talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is 57.
Birthday: Joan Leslie
Actress Joan Leslie is 90.
Birthday: Jules Feiffer
Cartoonist Jules Feiffer is 86.
Birthday: Kirk Franklin
Gospel singer Kirk Franklin is 45.
Birthday: Lucinda Williams
Alt-country singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is 62.
Birthday: Vince Carter
NBA player Vince Carter is 38.
Birthday: Wayne Gretzky
Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky is 54.
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