Historical Events
Assassination Attempt
Failed assassination attempt on Benito Mussolini by 15-year-old Anteo Zamboni, who was lynched on the spot
Famous Birthdays
- (Moisés) "Mario" Abramovich, Argentinian tango and classical violinist (Sexteto Major, 1974-2014), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 2014)
- Jimmy Savile, English entertainer and suspected sexual predator, born in Leeds (d. 2011)
- Shirley Dinsdale, ventriloquist (Judy Splinters), born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
Harry Houdini (1874-1926)
Famous magician and escape artist, dies at 52 in Detroit of gangrene and peritonitis that developed after his appendix ruptured
1926 Highlights
About October 31, 1926
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
