1. Delaware Celebrates its Statehood: January 26, 1787 was a significant day for Delaware as it became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, thereby granting it statehood.

2. Delaware’s Flag Day: January 26 is also known as Delaware Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the state's flag on this day in 1913. The flag features a diamond shape and the Delaware coat of arms in the center.

3. Birthplace of Caesar Rodney: One of Delaware's most famous sons is Caesar Rodney, a signatory of the Declaration of Independence. He was born in Dover, Delaware on January 26, 1728.

4. Delaware’s First Governor: On January 26, 1777, John McKinly became the first governor of the state of Delaware, which was then a colony of Great Britain.

5. Fight Over Slavery: On January 26, 1808, the Delaware General Assembly defeated a proposal that would have gradually ended slavery in the state. The debate revealed deep divisions among lawmakers about the morality of slavery and its impact on the state's economy.