Historical Events
- Baseball World Series: New York beats Atlanta Braves, 3-2 in Game 6 at Yankee Stadium to win club's 23rd title; MVP: Bronx Bombers' reliever John Wetteland
- Breeders' Cup Horse Racing, Woodbine Racetrack; winners: Lit de Justice, Storm Song, Jewel Princess, Da Hass, Boston Harbor, Pilsudski, Alphabet Soup
Famous Birthdays
- Onutė Gražinytė, Lithuanian classical pianist, born in Vilnus, Lithuania
- Pasaye, twin born 92 days before his brother (Jan 26), born in Palatine, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Hans Kosterlitz, German-British biochemist (endorphins), dies at 93
- Sylvia Mary Paget Chancellor, British philanthropist, dies at 95
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About October 26, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Say You'll Be There - Spice Girls
