What Happened on October 26, 1919

Historical Events

Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85, his last notable work, premieres at Queen's Hall, London

US President Woodrow Wilson's veto of Prohibition Enforcement Bill is overridden

American politician and 1st popularly elected African American to the US Senate (R-Mass: 1967-79), born in Washington, D.C.

last Shah of Iran (Persia) (1941-79), born in Tehran, Persia

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio