Born:
Hans Selye, born in Vienna, Austria, endocrinologist, first to demonstrate the existence of biological stress, began stress research in 1926, published 7 popular books, 1,700 research papers, 15 monographs
More Notable Birthdays on January 26:
1961 - Wayne Gretzky, Brantford, Ontario, NHL great scorer, Oiler, King, Rangers
1957 - Eddie Van Halen, Nijmegan, Netherlands, rock guitarist, Van Halen-Jump, 1984
1928 - Eartha Kitt, South Carolina, singer and actress, Catwoman-Batman
1925 - Paul Newman, born in Ohio, actor, entrepreneur, humanitarian, donated over $250 million to charity
1880 - Douglas MacArthur, Little Rock, Arkansas, general, WW II, he did return!