What Happened on October 25, 1926

Historical Events

  • Lester Patrick becomes 1st coach & gm of NY Rangers

Famous Birthdays

  • Galina Vishnevskaya, Russian soprano opera singer (Britten's "War Requiem"), born in Leningrad, Russia (d. 2012)
  • Ismail Gulgee, Pakistani painter, born in Peshawar, Pakistan (d. 2007)
  • Jimmy Heath "Little Bird", American jazz saxophonist and composer, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2020)
  • William "Biff" McGuire, American actor (Serpico, Heart is Lonely Hunter), born in New Haven, Connecticut

Famous Deaths

  • Frederick Zech, Jr., American pianist and composer, dies at 68
Died in 1926 1926 Highlights

About October 25, 1926

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio