Famous Birthdays
- Al Casey, American rock and session guitarist (Duane Eddy; The Wrecking Crew), born in Long Beach, California (d. 2006)
- Bruce Belland, American singer (Tim Conway Hour), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Shelley Morrison, American actress (General Hospital, Will & Grace), born in NYC, New York (d. 2019)
Famous Deaths
- Bob Dellemijn, Lourdes-ganger/Franco-volunteer, dies in battle at 18
- Rodney Heath, Australian tennis player (Australasian C'ship 1905, 10), dies of stomach cancer at 52
1936 Highlights
About October 26, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
