What Happened on October 26, 1972

Historical Events

Edwin Land introduces the first truly instant camera the Polaroid SX-70 camera at an event in Miami, Florida

Guided tours of the former prison at Alcatraz by the National Park Service begin

Henry Kissinger declares "Peace is at hand" in Vietnam

Ringo Starr and singer Lulu appear in non-speaking cameos on "Monty Python's Flying Circus" program

Russian-American pioneer of aviation in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, dies at 83

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 5 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio