Famous Birthdays
- Kenneth Lee Ascher, American jazz pianist, composer ("Rainbow Connection"), and arranger (John Lennon), born in Washington, D.C.
- Mike Piano, American rocker (Sandpipers), born in Rochester, New York
- Ries Smits, Dutch economist and politician (CDA), born in Tricht, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, daughter of Queen Victoria (b. 1857)
- William Temple, English Archbishop of Canterbury, dies at 63
1944 Highlights
About October 26, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
