October 26
What happened on this day:
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.
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Famous Birthdays:
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1947 Hillary Rodham Clinton : former 1st Lady and Senator
1947 Pat Sajak : Wheel of Fortune Host
1967 Keith Urban : Country Music Singer
1977 John Heder : Movie Actor – Napolean Dynamite
1984 Sasha Cohen : Figure Skater
