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.
Overview
- 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.