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1. Illinois became a state on January 26, 1818.
2. On January 26, 1837, Michigan officially became a state, resolving a boundary dispute with Illinois.
3. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 began on October 8, but was officially extinguished on January 26, 1872.
4. On January 26, 1920, the ratification of the 19th Amendment was celebrated in Illinois, giving women the right to vote.
5. In 1948, the first recorded tornado in January in Illinois occurred in Murphysboro, causing widespread damage and six fatalities.
5 Fun Facts About January 26 In Illinois History
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