Key Historical Events Remembered on October 26

From the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court to the legendary O.K. Corral shootout, October 26 marks significant historical milestones.

• Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court on October 26, 2020, shortly before the U.S. general election.
• The famous Shootout at the O.K. Corral occurred on this date in 1881, involving lawmen like Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.
• In 2001, President George W. Bush signed the USA Patriot Act, expanding authorities' powers in counterterrorism efforts.
• The Erie Canal, connecting Lake Erie and the Hudson River, opened on October 26, 1825, revolutionizing transportation in New York.
• The transcontinental telegraph, which replaced the Pony Express, marked the end of an era in communication on this date in 1861.

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