On This Day - October 26
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in America and beyond that happened on this day, starting with...
1813: Battle of Châteauguay
During the War of 1812, British and US forces engaged in combat at the Battle of Châteauguay.
1825: The Erie Canal Opened
After eight years of construction, the Erie Canal officially opened, creating a water route between the Great Lakes and New York City via the Hudson River. Its immediate success established New York City as a premier commercial hub and sparked a wave of canal building across the United States.
1864: Death of "Bloody Bill" Anderson
William “Bloody Bill” Anderson, a notorious Confederate guerrilla leader, was killed in a Union ambush in Missouri.
1918: Stonehenge Gifted to the Nation
The last private owner of Stonehenge, Baronet Cecil Chubb, gifted the ancient monument to the British people. He had purchased the deteriorating megalith on a whim three years earlier for £6,600. Reportedly, his wife, who had sent him to an auction to buy dining chairs, was not happy with his impulsive acquisition.
1958: Debut of the Boeing 707
America's first commercial jet airliner, the Boeing 707, entered service with Pan American World Airways, ushering in the jet age for American travel.
1970: Muhammad Ali's Return
After being barred from boxing for over three years for refusing to be drafted into the US Army during the Vietnam War, Muhammad Ali made a triumphant return to the ring by defeating Jerry Quarry.
1984: The Terminator Premiered
The action thriller The Terminator was released in the US A major box-office hit, it launched Arnold Schwarzenegger into superstardom and established director James Cameron as a major force in filmmaking.
2005: White Sox Won the World Series
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros, clinching their first World Series championship in 88 years, since 1917.
Do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
