Historical Events
Assassination Attempt
Failed assassination attempt on Benito Mussolini by 15-year-old Anteo Zamboni, who was lynched on the spot
Famous Birthdays
- (Moisés) "Mario" Abramovich, Argentinian tango and classical violinist (Sexteto Major, 1974-2014), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 2014)
- Jimmy Savile, English entertainer and suspected sexual predator, born in Leeds (d. 2011)
- Shirley Dinsdale, American ventriloquist (Judy Splinters), radio and television personality, born in San Francisco, California (d. 1999)
Famous Deaths
Harry Houdini (1874-1926)
Famous magician and escape artist, dies at 52 in Detroit of gangrene and peritonitis that developed after his appendix ruptured
Died in 1926 1926 Highlights
About October 31, 1926
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
