1905⚡ Event
Norway dissolves union with Sweden
Norway peacefully dissolved its union with Sweden, marking the establishment of Norway as an independent nation.
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What Happened on October 26?
Discover 16 historical moments on October 26 — 6 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on October 26(6)
1977⚡ Event
Last natural smallpox infection
Somali hospital cook Ali Maow Maalin began displaying symptoms of smallpox on October 26, 1977. He became the last person known to be naturally infected by the disease.
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1994⚡ Event
Israel and Jordan sign peace treaty
Israel and Jordan signed a peace treaty on October 26, 1994, settling relations between the two countries. They pledged not to allow their territory to be used for military strikes by a third country.
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2000⚡ Event
Laurent Gbagbo becomes president of Ivory Coast
Following protests against military leader Robert Guéï, Laurent Gbagbo became the president of Ivory Coast on October 26, 2000.
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2001⚡ Event
Patriot Act signed into law
President George W. Bush signed the Patriot Act into law on October 26, 2001. This act significantly expanded the authority of U.S. law enforcement agencies.
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2004⚡ Event
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas released
Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in North America on October 26, 2004. It is considered one of the best video games ever made.
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Famous Birthdays on October 26(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Rhenzy Feliz
Rhenzy Feliz, an American actor and singer, was born on October 26, 1997.
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2002🎂 Birth
Lee Eunsang
Lee Eunsang, a South Korean singer, was born on October 26, 2002.
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Notable Deaths on October 26(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Ali Ashraf Darvishian
Ali Ashraf Darvishian was an Iranian novelist, short story writer, and academic.
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2021🕊️ Death
Roh Tae-woo
Roh Tae-woo was a South Korean general and politician who served as the 6th President of South Korea.
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October 26 in History
October 26 is home to 16 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 6 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1905 to the present day.
Major Events on October 26
Among the most notable events on October 26: Norway dissolves union with Sweden (1905), Last natural smallpox infection (1977), Israel and Jordan sign peace treaty (1994). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on October 26
Notable figures born on October 26 include Waqa Blake, Yuta, Rebecca Tunney. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on October 26
Remembered figures who died on October 26 include Willis Carto, Leo Kadanoff, Ali Ashraf Darvishian. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 26?
- October 26 is home to 16 recorded historical entries, including 6 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on October 26?
- One of the most notable events on October 26 is: Norway dissolves union with Sweden.
- Who was born on October 26?
- Famous figures born on October 26 include Waqa Blake, Yuta, Rebecca Tunney.
- How many historical events happened on October 26?
- Our collection records 6 historical events on October 26, spanning centuries of world history.
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