What Happened on October 26, 2018

Historical Events

Music History

Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor announces she has converted to Islam

  • Longest Baseball World Series game by both innings and time; LA Dodgers beat Boston Red Sox, 3-2 in the 18th inning (7 hours, 20 mins) in Game 3 at Dodger Stadium with Max Muncy walk-off homer
  • Rhine River in drought with lowest levels since 1920s forces German government to release oil reserves after barge shipments disrupted
  • Trump supporter Cesar Sayoc arrested for sending 14 pipe bombs to prominent US Democrats

Famous Deaths

  • György Károly, Hungarian poet and author, dies of cancer at 65
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights

About October 26, 2018

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Girls Like You - Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B
  • UK #1 Song: Shallow - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper