October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining.
Births:
- 1942: Bob Hoskins (actor)
- 1947: Hillary Rodham Clinton (former first lady, N.Y. senator)
- 1946: Pat Sajak (Host of Wheel of Fortune)
- 1947: Jaclyn Smith (actress)
- 1953: Keith Strickland (drummer: the B-52s)
- 1962: Cary Elwes (actor)
Events:
- 1826: Erie Canal opened
- 1965: The Beatles become receive MBE Members of the British Empire recognition
Deaths:
- 1806: John Graves Simcoe (first lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada)
See Also: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
October 25 - October 27 - November 26 - September 26 - more historical anniversaries