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Today in History

Monday, October 26th 2026

Events:

1825   The Erie Canal opens creating a passage from Albany, New York to Lake Erie

1881   The famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral takes place at Tombstone, Arizona.

1977   The last known natural case of the disease smallpox occurs. It has since been considered eradicated.

1984   The Terminator movie is released in theaters.

2000   Sony's popular game console, PlayStation 2, was released.

Famous Birthdays:

1947   Hillary Rodham Clinton (former 1st Lady and Senator)

1946   Pat Sajak (Wheel of Fortune Host)

1967   Keith Urban (Country singer)

1977   John Heder (Actor - Napolean Dynamite)

1984   Sasha Cohen (Figure Skater)

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