Historical Events
Film & TV History
J. Gordon Whitehead sucker punches magician Harry Houdini in the stomach in Montreal
Famous Birthdays
- Jan A de Jonge, Dutch historian
Famous Deaths
- John G. Shedd, American businessman (President of Marshall Field & Company, 1906-22), civic leader, and philanthropist (Shedd Aquarium), dies of appendicitis at 76
- Jules van den Heuvel, Belgian lawyer and politician, dies at 71
1926 Highlights
About October 22, 1926
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
