Jan. 26, Peaceful demonstrations across the world to stop the war on Iraq

1911- Glenn Curtiss flies first seaplane.

1937 – French authorities in occupied Algeria dissolve the North African Star (Etoile Nord-Africaine) party led by Messali Hadj.

1942 – The first American forces arrive in Europe and land in Northern Ireland to take part in World War II.

1965 – Hindi language becomes official language of India.

1991 – Peaceful demonstrations across the world to stop the war on Iraq.

2004 – Afghani President Hamid Karzai signs new Constitution.

2009 – Banking system in Iceland collapses, Prime Minister Geir Haarde resigns.

Born today:

1842 – French novelist and poet François Coppée.

Passed today:

2008 – Palestinian Politician, founder of Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine George Habash.

Occasions:

National Days of India and Uganda.

H. Zain / Barry