This Day In History: January 26

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on January 26

Australia Day celebrates the founding of Australia led by Captain Arthur Phillip, the curtain goes up on the Phantom of the Opera and Condoleezza Rice is named the first woman Secretary of State in This Day in History video. The date is January 26th. Also on this day in history India wins independence from British rule.

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