This Day in HistoryOctober 26
Top Events
- 1825 — The Erie Canal opened, linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
- 1881 — The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place in Tombstone, Arizona.
Born on This Day
- 1911 — Mahalia Jackson, American gospel singer.
- 1947 — Hillary Clinton, American politician and former secretary of state.
Passed on This Day
- 1909 — Itō Hirobumi, first prime minister of Japan.
Number One Song
- 1968 — "Hey Jude" by The Beatles