American survivors of the Battle off Samar are rescued by a U.S. Navy ship on October 26, 1944. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

American inventor and breakfast cereal business founder Charles W. Post was born on October 26, 1854 in Springfield, Illinois. Image: Post c. 1914 via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

Born October 26, 1911 Mahalia Jackson’s powerful voice and stage presence made her the most well-known and highly-regarded gospel singer of the 20th century. An advocate for civil rights, she sang at the 1963 March on Washington and her rendition of “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” at Dr. King’s funeral was legendary. Image by Hugo van Gelderen, Creative Commons CC01.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication via Wikimedia Commons

“Pistol Pete”, the mascot of Oklahoma State University is based on westerner Frank Eaton, born October 26, 1860. The author of two books, many of Eaton’s exploits as a scout, cowboy, and lawman cannot be verified in historical records but the colorful character could spin a good yarn. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain in the US

Electrolysis, Boston Water Works, Massachusetts Avenue at Harrison Avenue, gap in 30-inch pipe line where pipe injured by electrolysis was removed to make new connection, looking west, Boston, Mass. October 26, 1905 Image via Digital Commonwealth Massachusetts, no known restrictions

October 26, 1881 saw Doc Holliday and the three Earp brothers square off against the Clanton brothers, the McLaury brothers, and Billy Claiborne near the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona Territory. The gunfight lasted less than a minute, resulted in several deaths and injuries and ensured the town’s place in western lore. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain in the US

President George W. Bush signing the Patriot Act, Anti-Terrorism Legislation on October 26, 2001 in the East Room of the White House. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

Freight wagons, men and horses outside W.J. Rowe Transfer Co., Nome, Alaska – October 26, 1907 via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

U.S. Army Veteran, former American Forces Vietnam Network disc jockey and popular TV game show host Pat Sajak was born on October 26, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

Jaclyn Smith who played the role of Kelly Garrett in Charlie’s Angels was born on October 26, 1945 in Houston, Texas. Image via Alamy

2nd Battalion 318th Infantry on October 26, 1918 at Le Neufour, France receiving phosphorus rifle and hand grenade training Image from NARA via Wikimedia Commons, public domain