Birthdays occurring on October, 26

1911

Mahalia Jackson was born on October 26, 1911 American singer, 1911-1972 Someday the sun is going to shine down on me in some faraway place. More quotations from Mahalia Jackson

1916

Francois Mitterand was born on October 26, 1916 French president, 1916-1996 The eyes of Stalin, the voice of Marilyn Monroe. More quotations from Francois Mitterand

Deaths occurring on October, 26

899

Alfred the Great died on October 26, 899 I desire to leave to the men that come after me a remembrance of me in good works. More quotations from Alfred the Great

1902

Elizabeth Cady Stanton died on October 26, 1902 American A pioneer in the modern quest for women's rights, 1815-1902 The best protection any woman can have . . . is courage. More quotations from Elizabeth Cady Stanton

1923

Charles P. Steinmetz died on October 26, 1923 Prussian engineer and inventor, 1865-1923 There are no foolish questions and no man becomes a fool until he has stopped asking questions More quotations from Charles P. Steinmetz

1957

Nikos Kazantzakis died on October 26, 1957 Greek writer whose work represents a major contribution to modern Greek literature, 1885-1957 A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free More quotations from Nikos Kazantzakis

1972

Igor Sikorsky died on October 26, 1972 The work of the individual still remains the spark that moves mankind ahead even more than teamwork. More quotations from Igor Sikorsky