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Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Day 287 of 2026  ·  78 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 42
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5 Births
3 Events
8 Total entries

★ Born on this day 5 entries

1857
Elwood Haynes, auto pioneer, built one of the first US autos.
US Space & Astronomy 169 yrs ago
1890
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President from (1953 - 1961).
US Politics & Government 136 yrs ago
1894
E.E. Cummings, poet.
US Arts & Culture 132 yrs ago
1896
Lillian Gish, actress.
US Arts & Culture 130 yrs ago
1924
Moore, Roger Moore, ex 007.
US 102 yrs ago

► Events on this day 3 entries

1066
Battle of Hastings, in which William the Conqueror wins England.
GB Military & War 960 yrs ago
1774
First declaration of colonial rights in America.
US Politics & Government 252 yrs ago
1947
First supersonic flight (Mach 1.015 at 42,000 feet.) The sound barrier is broken by Chuck Yeager.
US 79 yrs ago