On This Day: October 26
Tornado Talk Summary
On October 26, 1941, a devastating F4 tornado struck Hamburg, AR. Per Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes, the path length was 10 miles. 75 people were injured and there were 15 fatalities. Over 50 homes were destroyed, with several of the leveled houses “the best in town.” Read the full summary here!
SIGTOR Spotlight
Highlighting a Tornado Before 1950
from Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis!
October 26, 1921: A possible F2 tornado moved less than a mile in the southeastern part of Sacramento, CA. A few cars were rolled 100 yards and there was damage to approximately 35 homes. Five people were injured.
Twister From The 2000s
On October 26, 2010, an EF0 tornado tracked for four miles through eastern Clinton County, OH, into western Fayette County. Several farm buildings were damaged along the path. Source.
Weather Rewind
There is more weather phenomenon than just tornadoes?
On This Day in OTHER weather history!
October 26, 1998: Hurricane Mitch reached peak intensity as a Category 5 with 180 mph winds. It went on to devastate parts of Central America, where over 11,000 were killed. Source.
Pieces of the Past
A Look Back Through The Ages! On This Day In History!
Historical Event
On this day in 1949, US President Harry Truman increased the minimum wage from 40 cents to 75 cents. Check out more historical events at onthisday.com!
Famous Birthday
On this day in 1947, Hillary Clinton, American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. senator (2001–09) and secretary of state (2009–13), was born in Chicago, Illinois. Source: Britannica.
Film & TV
On this day in 1984, “The Terminator” directed by James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton was released in the US! Get more daily history at onthisday.com!
Music Trivia
On this day in 1958, Bill Haley and his Comets played the first rock ‘n’ roll concert in Germany. Over 7,000 rock ‘n’ roll fans turned the show into a riot. Get into the groove with more music trivia at thisdayinmusic.com!
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