Historical Events
- 5th & final test of space shuttle Enterprise
- Dr Clifford R Wharton Jr named chancellor of State University of New York
- Last natural case of smallpox discovered in Merca district, Somalia. Considered the anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, the most spectacular success of vaccination
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Jon Heder, American actor (Napoleon Dynamite), born in Fort Collins, Colorado
About October 26, 1977
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
#1 Song: Yes Sir I Can Boogie - Baccara
