October 26: What Happened on This Day in History

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October 26th marks the 299th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 300th in case of leap years). There are 66 days remaining until the end of the year.

Discover what happened on October 26th in history, famous birthdays on October 26th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to October 26.

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What happened on October 26?

Here's what happened on October 26th in history:


  • 2017: Based on U.S. intelligence conclusions about interference in the 2016 presidential election, Twitter banned advertisements from Russian news agencies RT and Sputnik, taking a stance against potential foreign media manipulation.
  • 2016: During the ongoing Somali Civil War, a militant group affiliated with ISIL captured the coastal town of Qandala in the autonomous Puntland region, marking another strategic territorial gain for the terrorist organization.
  • 2012: A severe round of sectarian clashes between Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims erupted in western Burma, resulting in at least 64 fatalities and displacing approximately 3,200 Rohingya people, highlighting ongoing ethnic tensions in the region.
  • 2009: Jurelang Zedkaia is elected as the fifth President of the Marshall Islands, succeeding Litokwa Tomeing after a no-confidence vote.
  • 2005: In the finale of the Japanese baseball series, the Chiba Lotte Marines secured their first league championship in 31 years, defeating the Hanshin Tigers. Coach Bobby Valentine made history as the first foreign manager to win the Japan Series in its 70-year history.
  • 1992: On October 26, 1992, Canada held a national referendum on the Charlottetown Accord, a proposed package of constitutional amendments designed to address Quebec's concerns and Indigenous rights. The proposed accord was decisively rejected by Canadian voters, representing a significant moment in Canadian constitutional history.
  • 1989: Charles J. Pedersen, a distinguished American chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to chemistry, Pedersen was recognized for his groundbreaking work in developing methods for synthesizing crown ethers, which revolutionized understanding of molecular interactions.
  • 1980: Citizens of Tanzania participated in a democratic election, electing 264 members to the Bunge la Tanzania (national parliament), demonstrating the country's commitment to representative governance in East Africa.
  • 1979: On October 26, 1979, President Park Chung Hee of South Korea was assassinated by Kim Jae-gyu, the head of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA). This shocking event occurred during a dinner at a KCIA safehouse in Seoul, marking a pivotal moment in South Korean political history. Kim Jae-gyu, who was considered a close confidant of Park, shot the president multiple times, also killing Park's chief bodyguard. The assassination ended Park's 18-year authoritarian rule and dramatically altered the political landscape of South Korea.
  • 1974: The Cleveland Coliseum was inaugurated, becoming the new home venue for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers and the Major Indoor Soccer League's (MISL) Cleveland Crunch. This multi-purpose arena represented a significant infrastructure development for Cleveland's sports landscape.
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What famous birthdays are on October 26?

On October 26th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton (1947)

    Hillary Clinton is an American lawyer, politician, and former First Lady who served as the 67th United States Secretary of State.

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok (1965)

    Aaron Kwok is a renowned Hong Kong actor and singer, famous for his dynamic performances in movies and music, and considered one of the most...

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane (1973)

    Seth MacFarlane is a renowned American animator, comedian, actor, and producer best known for creating the popular animated sitcom 'Family...

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith (1945)

    Jaclyn Smith is an iconic American actress and television star, best known for her groundbreaking role as Kelly Garrett in the original...

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott (1961)

    American actor best known for his Emmy-nominated role on the legal drama series 'The Practice', who has successfully transitioned between...

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins (1942)

    Acclaimed English actor known for distinctive roles in films like 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and 'Mona Lisa', often portraying tough cockney...

  • Holly Woodlawn
    Holly Woodlawn (1946)

    Pioneering Puerto Rican transgender actress and author, known for her work in Andy Warhol's films and LGBTQ+ activism.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel (1951)

    Renowned American artist, painter, and filmmaker known for his distinctive Neo-expressionist style and critically acclaimed films like...

  • Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes (1962)

    Cary Elwes is a British-American actor famous for his iconic roles in cult classic films like 'The Princess Bride' and the horror franchise...

  • Raveena Tandon
    Raveena Tandon (1974)

    Prominent Bollywood actress known for her significant contributions to Indian cinema, winning multiple awards and appearing in numerous...

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Who died on October 26?

On October 26th the following celebrities died:


  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton (1999)

    Hoyt Axton was a renowned American singer-songwriter, actor, and musician known for his contributions to country music and film.

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan (1966)

    Prominent English pop singer of the 1950s and early 1960s, known for her distinctive style and chart-topping hits during the early rock and...

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson (2008)

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel (1952)

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1902)

    A leading figure of the American women's rights movement, co-founder of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

  • Park Chung Hee (1979)

    Influential South Korean military officer and politician who served as the third president of South Korea from 1963 to 1979.

  • Roh Tae-woo (2021)

    South Korean general and politician who served as the 6th President of South Korea from 1988 to 1993, playing a significant role in the...

  • Arthur Kornberg (2007)

    Renowned American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1959 for his discovery of the mechanisms of DNA...

  • Leo Kadanoff (2015)

    Distinguished physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to theoretical condensed matter physics.

  • Deryck Cooke (1976)

    Renowned English musicologist and broadcaster who made significant contributions to musical analysis and interpretation.

  • More famous people died on October 26

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What day of the year is October 26?


October 26th marks the 299th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 300th in case of leap years).

There are 66 days remaining until the end of the year.

October 26th is the 26th day of the month of October.

What day of the week is October 26?

On October 26th, 2025 the day of the week is Sunday.

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What zodiac sign is associated with the day October 26?