Historical Events for 26th October 2023

[CoM Moderators]

1667 - Arung Palakka's Bugis forces occupy Makassar, southern Sulawesi
1923 - Dutch Government of Ruijs de Beerenbrouck resigns
1926 - Belgium stabilizes current value of franc (5 franc becomes 1 "Belga")
1939 - Polish Jews forced into obligatory work service
1942 - Battle of Santa Cruz: Japanese naval offensive against US forces near Solomon Islands
1955 - British troops occupy Saudi Arabian oil field at Boeraimi
1967 - Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi crowns himself after 26 years on the Peacock Throne
1984 - "The Terminator" directed by James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton is released in the US
1993 - NFL announces new expansion team, Carolina Panthers in Charlotte
2007 - Breeders' Cup Horse Racing, Monmouth Park; Day 1 winners: Maryfield, Nownownow, Corinthian

More Historical Events »