Historical Events
- UN's International Atomic Energy Agency statute approved
- Vietnam promulgates its constitution
Famous Birthdays
- Mike LeDonne, American jazz Hammond organist, pianist, and composer (Benny Golson; The Groover Quartet), born in Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Regina Benjamin, 18th US Surgeon General (2009-13), born in Mobile, Alabama
Rita Wilson (67 years old)
American actress, singer, and film producer, born in Los Angeles, California
- Stephen Gumley, Australian businessman (1st CEO of Australian Defence Materiel Organisation)
Famous Deaths
- Walter Gieseking, French-German pianist, composer, and lepidopterist, dies at 60
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About October 26, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Woman In Love - Frankie Laine
