21 significant historical events occurred on October 26. October 26 has seen several notable historical events across different centuries and continents. On this day in 1860, the Expedition of the Thousand ended during Italy's unification. In 1881, the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place in Tombstone, Arizona. In 1994, the Israel-Jordan Treaty of Peace was signed. October 26 is also significant in sports history with water polo competitions at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1997 European Grand Prix Formula One race occurring on this date.
13 famous birthdays on October 26
Including Lars Peter Hansen, François Mitterrand, Uhuru Kenyatta
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density16th Century
2 events17th Century
1 event18th Century
1 event19th Century
3 events20th Century
8 events21st Century
6 eventsMoscow theater hostage crisis — seizure of a crowded Dubrovka Theater in Russia that happened in 2002
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