Historical Events
- US performs underground nuclear test at Fallon, Nevada
Famous Birthdays
- Natalie Merchant, American singer-songwriter (10,000 Maniacs - "These Are Days"; "Trouble Me"), born in Jamestown, New York
- Ted Demme, American film and television director, born in New York City (d. 2002)
- Tom Cavanagh, Canadian actor and producer (Ed, Scrubs), born in Ottawa, Ontario
- Tony Casillas, American NFL defensive tackle (NY Jets, Dallas Cowboys), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Famous Weddings
Elizabeth Montgomery
Actress Elizabeth Montgomery (30) weds director-producer William Asher (42) in El Paso, Texas
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About October 26, 1963
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballs
- #1 Song: You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry & The Pacemakers