1. On January 26, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring a National Day of Prayer and Humiliation in response to the ongoing Civil War. Vermonters joined in the day of prayer and reflection, with many participating in church services and solemn gatherings.

2. January 26, 1934 marked the opening of the first commercial ski tow in the United States, located near Woodstock, Vermont. The tow was developed by Wallace "Bunny" Bertram, a skiing pioneer who helped to popularize the sport throughout Vermont and beyond.

3. In 1963, on January 26th, the first five women were admitted to Norwich University, a private military college in Northfield, Vermont. The move was viewed as groundbreaking at the time, paving the way for women's increased participation in military and academic institutions.

4. On January 26, 2009, the Vermont State Legislature passed a historic law allowing same-sex couples to marry, the first state to do so by legislative action rather than court decision. The move was viewed as a major step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.

5. In January 2018, a massive winter storm dubbed the "bomb cyclone" swept through Vermont, causing widespread power outages and transportation disruptions. On January 26th, Governor Phil Scott declared a state of emergency, allowing the National Guard to assist with the storm response efforts. Despite the challenges, Vermonters came together to support each other during the crisis.