Historical Events
The Punch that Killed Harry Houdini
Boxer J. Gordon Whitehead sucker punches magician Harry Houdini in the stomach in his dressing room at the Princess Theater in Montreal. The attack started or helped cause the appendicitis that would take Houdini's life 9 days later.
Famous Birthdays
- Jan A de Jonge, Dutch historian
Famous Deaths
- John G. Shedd, American businessman (President of Marshall Field & Company, 1906-22), civic leader, and philanthropist (Shedd Aquarium), dies of appendicitis at 76
- Jules van den Heuvel, Belgian lawyer, politician (Minister of Justice, 1899-1907), and diplomat (Ambassador to the Vatican, 1915-18), dies at 71
Died in 1926 1926 Highlights
About October 22, 1926
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
