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Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Day 301 of 2026  ·  64 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 44
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5 Births
6 Events
11 Total entries

★ Born on this day 5 entries

1466
Erasmus, scholar, author of "In Praise of Folly."
US Arts & Culture 560 yrs ago
1846
Auguste Escoffier, "the king of chefs & the chef of kings."
US Politics & Government 180 yrs ago
1914
Dr. Jonas Salk, who made polio a fear of the past.
US 112 yrs ago
1939
Jane Alexander
US 87 yrs ago
1949
Bruce Jenner, athlete, who liked his Wheaties.
US Sport 77 yrs ago

► Events on this day 6 entries

1492
Columbus discovers Cuba.
US 534 yrs ago
1636
Harvard University founded.
US Geography & Exploration 390 yrs ago
1886
Statue of Liberty dedicated.
US 140 yrs ago
1904
St. Louis Police try a new investigation method - fingerprints.
US 122 yrs ago
1919
Volstead Act passed by Congress, starting Prohibition.
US Politics & Government 107 yrs ago
1965
The Gateway Arch (630 feet high) completed in St. Louis, Missouri.
US 61 yrs ago