NATIONAL DAY OF THE DEPLOYED
On October 26th, National Day of the Deployed annually honors the brave men and women who have been deployed, are currently deployed, or will be deployed in service to our country. It is a day to acknowledge the immense sacrifices they and their families make to protect our freedoms. #DayOfTheDeployed
NATIONAL FINANCIAL CRIME FIGHTER DAY
On October 26th, National Financial Crime Fighter Day recognizes the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professionals. Today, we celebrate the people who protect the United States financial industry. #FinancialCrimeFighterDay
NATIONAL MOTHER-IN-LAW DAY
National Mother-in-Law Day on the fourth Sunday in October honors that special woman who brought the love of your life into this world. The day honors all that mothers-in-law do to support their children's families. From the newest to the more mature relationships, each and every family member knows the mother-in-law is a vital part of the family. #MotherInLawDay
NATIONAL PUMPKIN DAY
National Pumpkin Day recognizes a favored autumn decoration and food on October 26th. Not only do they make great fall decorations, but the pumpkin also completes a variety of tasty recipes. Join a pumpkin competition or visit any of the many fall festivals featuring the beautiful gourds. #NationalPumpkinDay
NATIONAL MINCEMEAT DAY
On October 26th, National Mincemeat Day celebrates a deliciously spiced pie filling that dates back to 15th-century England. It's a nostalgic and historic dish that brings a taste of the past to the present. #MincemeatDay
NATIONAL MULE DAY
On October 26th, National Mule Day recognizes a strong, intelligent, and hardworking animal that is too often mistaken for being stubborn. We are taking an entire day to celebrate this incredible hybrid that has played a vital role in building nations. #NationalMuleDay
NATIONAL CHICKEN FRIED STEAK DAY
National Chicken Fried Steak Day is celebrated on October 26th every year and dedicated to one of the most beloved comfort foods in the Southern U.S known as chicken fried steak. #ChickenFriedSteakDay
NATIONAL TENNESSEE DAY
National Tennessee Day recognizes the Volunteer State on October 26. Tennessee was the 16th state admitted to the Union. The great state brings with it the Great Smoky Mountains, centers for blues and country music, and depth of history that surges through art. #NationalTennesseeDay
Coming on October 27, 2025
National Days
NAVY DAY
NATIONAL CIVICS DAY
NATIONAL AMERICAN BEER DAY
Notable Birthdays for October 26
William Sprague (1609-1675)- Co-founder of Charlestown, Massachusetts.
C. W. Post (1854-1914) - Founder of Post Foods.
Frank Eaton (1860-1958) - Marshal known as Pistol Pete.
Napoleon Hill (1883-1970) - Author of Think and Grow Rich.
Paul Pilgrim (1883-1958) - Olympic gold runner.
Mahalia Jackson (1911-2072) - Gospel singer considered one of the most prominent vocalists of the 20th century.
Jackie Coogan (1914-1984) - One of the first child stars in movie history.
Joe Fulks (1921-1976) - The first highest scoring forward in the NBA.
Mike Gray (1935-2013) - Founder of the Chicago Film Group company.
Gloria Conyers Hewitt (1935-Still Living) - Fourth Black woman in the U.S. to receive a PH.D. in Mathematics
Shelley Morrison (1936-2019) - Actress known for her role as maid Rosario Salazar in Will & Grace.
Steven Kellogg (1941-Still Living) - Author who wrote and illustrated over 90 children's books.
Pat Conroy (1945-2016) - Author who had several books made into movies, including The Prince of Tides.
Nancy Davis Griffeth (1945-Still Living) - Computer scientist who made significant contributions to the study of the feature interaction problem.
Jaclyn Smith (1945-Still Living) - Actress whose role as Kelly Garrett in Charlie's Angels made her a superstar.
Pat Sajak (1946-Still Living) - Former host of the game show Wheel of Fortune.
Keith Strickland (1953-Still Living) - Founding members of the B-52s.
D. W. Moffett (1954-Still Living) - Actor known for his role in Friday Night Lights and Black Widow.
Rita Wilson (1956-Still Living) - Actress with credits in Runaway Bride and My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but also the wife of actor Tom Hanks.
Natalie Merchant (1963-Still Living) - Lead vocalist of 10,000 Maniacs.
Seth MacFarlane (1973-Still Living) - Star of Family Guy, but also an illustrator for cartoons like Johnny Bravo.
Jon Heder (1977-Still Living) - Actor best known for Napoleon Dynamite.
Molly Gibson (2020-Still Living) - Record holder for longest-frozen embryo to be frozen and born 28 years later.
Memorable Events for October 26
1682 - William Penn leases land along the Delaware River from Duke of York.
1749 - The Georgia Colony reverses an earlier decision and rules slavery is illegal.
1774 - The First Continental Congress adjourns.
1776 - Benjamin Franklin departs for France seeking French support for the American Revolution.
1824 - Even though Andrew Jackson wins the majority vote to become President of the U.S. but John Quincy Adams wins after a contingent election in the House of Representatives is held.
1858 - Hamilton Smith is awarded the patent for the rotary washing machine.
1861 - The Pony Express from Missouri to California ends after only 19 months.
1869 - The first steeplechase horse race is held at Westchester, New York.
1881 - Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday have the infamous shootout at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.
1916 - Margaret Sanger arrested and charged with obscenity for advocating birth control.
1919 - President Wilson's veto of Prohibition Enforcement Bill is overridden and passed into law.
1936 - Hoover Dam goes into full operation by using the first electric generator.
1949 - President Truman increases minimum wage from 40 cents to 75 cents.
1954 - Chevrolet releases the V-8 engine.
1955 - The NY City subway fare increased from 10 cents to 15 cents.
1958 - Pan American Airways makes the first commercial flight to Paris from New York City.
1970 - The comic strip Doonesbury makes its debut in 28 newspapers.
1970 - Muhammad Ali returns to the ring after being banned for refusing to
serve in the Vietnam War.
1973 - President Nixon releases the first set of tapes on the Watergate scandal.
2001 - Congress passes the USA PATRIOT Act into law.
2004 - Rockstar Games releases Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for the PlayStation 2.
2012 - Microsoft debuts Windows 8.
2020 - NASA announces the discovery of more water on the Moon.
2021 - Elon Musk's SpaceX launches a crew of four astronauts into space.
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