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|January 26, 2026
The world's largest diamond was found at the Premier Mines in Pretoria, South Africa.
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1788: The first consignment of convicts from England arrived in Australia, at Sydney Cove.
1828: The Duke of Wellington became prime minister.
1841: Hong Kong was proclaimed British sovereign territory.
1871: The Rugby Football Union was founded.
1885: General Charles Gordon, British commander and governor of the Sudan, was killed by a spear while besieged at Khartoum.
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