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Edition No. 93 · GlobalEst. 2026
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This Day in History

This Day in History: October 26

Test your knowledge of significant global events that occurred on October 26 throughout history.

Date: 2026-10-26

1. In 1881, a legendary shootout took place in Tombstone, Arizona. What is this event commonly called?

2. On October 26, 1863, which organization was formed at the Freemasons' Tavern in London to standardize the rules of football?

3. In 1947, the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, Hari Singh, signed an Instrument of Accession to join which nation?

4. Which major infrastructure project in the United States officially opened on October 26, 1825, connecting Albany to Lake Erie?

5. On October 26, 1917, which South American country officially declared war on Germany during World War I?