On this day in History - January 26

1808 – The Rum Rebellion is the only successful (albeit short-lived) armed takeover of the government in New South Wales.

1905 – The world's largest diamond ever, the Cullinan, which weighs 3,106.75 carats (0.621350 kg), is found at the Premier Mine near Pretoria in South Africa.

1926 – The first demonstration of the television by John Logie Baird.

1986 – The Ugandan government of Tito Okello is overthrown by the National Resistance Army, led by Yoweri Museveni.

2021 – Protesters and farmers storm the Red Fort near Delhi, clashing with police. One protester is killed and more than 80 police officers are injured.