Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1926

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1926. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Oct. 6 Charles Van de Banks

  Flemish writer/poet (red horse).

• Oct. 7 Emil Kraepelin

  German psychiatrist known for his contributions to the classification of mental disorders.

• Oct. 12 Edwin Abbott

  Known for his work 'Flatland', a satirical novella on social hierarchy.

• Oct. 12 Edwin Abbott Abbott

  English theologian and author (b. 1838)

• Oct. 13 Hans E. Kinck

  Norwegian philologist and author (b. 1865)

• Oct. 20 Eugene Debs

  Eugene Debs was an American socialist leader and five-time presidential candidate.

• Oct. 22 Jules Van de Hill

  Belgian lawyer / politician

• Oct. 25 Frederick JR Zech

  Composer dies at 68

• Oct. 27 Warren Wood

  American golfer and soldier (b. 1887)

• Oct. 31 Harry Houdini

  Hungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state. he performed for alexandra, empress all russia's in 1903. she shared the belief with sir arthur conan doyle that houdini was not a mere magician, but could perform magical feats and have psychic abilities. he earned thousands of dollars per week in america and europe …