Historical Events
- Steam clipper Royal Charter is wrecked on the coast of Anglesey, Wales;, in a storm that took down over 100 vessels; approximately 450 passengers and crew killed on voyage returning to Liverpool from Australia
Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Friedheim, Russian composer, born in St. Petersburg, Russia (d. 1932)
- Frank Selee, American Baseball HOF manager (5 x NL C'ship Boston Beaneaters; Chicago Orphans/Cubs), born in Amherst, New Hampshire (d. 1909)
1859 Highlights
About October 26, 1859
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
