Events for January 26

January 26, 1871

Sir Arthur du Cros, pioneer of pneumatic tyre industry, is born in Dublin

Sir Arthur Philip Du Cros, 1st Baronet (26 January 1871 – 28 October 1955) was a British industrialist and politician.

January 26, 1799

Thomas Charles Wright, officer in Bolivars army, is born in Drogheda, Co. Louth

homas Charles Wright (1799–1868) was an Irish-born naval admiral. He was the founding-father of the Ecuadorian Navy, and a general in Simón Bolívar’s army. He is regarded as a leading militarist in Ecuador’s and other South American countries’ struggle for independence

January 26, 1699

The second session of William III's second Irish parliament ends on this date

January 26–June 14 – the Parliament of Ireland meets and enacts legislation to levy duties on exported woolens; to encourage the construction of parsonages; to oblige landowners to plant and conserve trees; and to prevent Roman Catholics from becoming solicitors.

January 26, 1898

Colonel James Fitzmaurice, Irelands greatest aviator, is born in Dublin

Colonel James Fitzmaurice was a notable Irish aviator who made significant contributions to the field of aviation during the early 20th century. He was born on January 26, 1898, in Dublin, Ireland. Fitzmaurice is perhaps best known for his participation in the first successful transatlantic flight from east to west.