Historical Events
- B C Hilliam's musical "Buddies" premieres in NYC
Cello Concerto
Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85, his last notable work, premieres at Queen's Hall, London
Prohibition Enforcement Bill
US President Woodrow Wilson's veto of Prohibition Enforcement Bill is overridden
Famous Birthdays
Edward W. Brooke (1919-2015)
American politician and 1st popularly elected African American to the US Senate (R-Mass: 1967-79), born in Washington, D.C.
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980)
last Shah of Iran (Persia) (1941-79), born in Tehran, Persia
About October 26, 1919
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
