What Happened on October 26, 2007

Historical Events

  • Breeders' Cup Horse Racing, Monmouth Park; Day 1 winners: Maryfield, Nownownow, Corinthian

Famous Deaths

  • Arthur Kornberg, American biochemist (1959 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovery of DNA polymerase), dies at 89
  • Friedman Paul Erhardt, German-American TV chef (Chef Tell), dies at 63
  • Khun Sa, Burmese warlord (b. 1934)
  • Nicolae Dobrin, Romanian footballer (b. 1947)
Died in 2007 2007 Highlights

About October 26, 2007

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 16 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Crank That (Soulja Boy) - Soulja Boy Tell'em
  • UK #1 Song: About You Now - Sugababes