Other Notable Events for October 26

History & Quotes / October 26, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1825, the Erie Canal, America's first man-made waterway, was opened, linking the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River.

In 1881, the storied gunfight at the O...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 26

History & Quotes / October 26, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Cereal foods entrepreneur C.W. Post in 1854
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Judy Johnson in 1900
- boxing champion Primo Carnera in 1906
- Mohammad Reza Pahlavi...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 26, 2024

Today is Saturday, Oct. 26, the 300th day of 2024 with 66 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and ...Read More

This Day in History, October 26

History & Quotes / October 26, 2024

On October 26th, 1825, the Erie Canal opened.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 25, 2024

A thought for the day: People always call it luck when you've acted more sensibly than they have. - American author Anne Tyler

Other Notable Events for October 25

History & Quotes / October 25, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1854, known to history as the Charge of the Light Brigade, 670 British cavalrymen fighting in the Crimean War attacked a heavily fortified Russian position and were killed.

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