It happened on a… October 26 - Beinteractivegroup

2017

Jacinda Ardern is sworn in as Prime Minister of New Zealand, becoming the world’s youngest female (37) head of government.

1997

Jacques Villeneuve finishes third at the 69-lap European Grand Prix at Jerez, clinching the Formula One title and becoming the first Canadian to win the World Championship of Drivers.

1992

Charlottetown Accord is reject by margin of 54.4% to 44.6%.

1990

Wayne Gretzky of the Los Angeles Kings scores his 2,000 career NHL point with an assist against the Jets.

1984

“The Terminator” directed by James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton is released in the US.

19-year-old John D. McCollum killed himself after spending the day listening to Ozzy Osbourne records. The case was eventually thrown out of court.

1965

Beatles receive the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace.

1951

Winston Churchill became the prime minister of Great Britain.

1950

Mother Teresa founds Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India.

1922

Italian government resigns under pressure from fascists & Benito Mussolini.