Historical Events
- Lester Patrick becomes 1st coach & gm of NY Rangers
Famous Birthdays
- Galina Vishnevskaya, Russian soprano opera singer (Britten's "War Requiem"), born in Leningrad, Russia (d. 2012)
- Ismail Gulgee, Pakistani painter, born in Peshawar, Pakistan (d. 2007)
- Jimmy Heath "Little Bird", American jazz saxophonist and composer, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2020)
- William "Biff" McGuire, American actor (Serpico, Heart is Lonely Hunter), born in New Haven, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Zech, Jr., American pianist and composer, dies at 68
1926 Highlights
About October 25, 1926
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
