Historical Events
Event of Interest
American sex educator Margaret Sanger arrested for obscenity (advocating birth control)
Famous Birthdays
François Mitterrand (1916-1996)
21st President of France (1981-95), born in Jarnac, France
Famous Deaths
- Klaas Kater, Dutch Christian Worker's Union Leader, dies at 83
1916 Highlights
About October 26, 1916
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
