Daily Archives: October 26, 2017

Marlins beat Indians to win World Series 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1997)


Video: '1997 World Series, Game 7: Indians @ Marlins'

(Sunday, October 26, 1997, 7:55 p.m.-12:05 a.m. EST) — The Florida Marlins won the 1997 World Series today, beating the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in 11 innings at Pro Player Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading Marlins beat Indians to win World Series 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1997)

John McCain shot down over North Vietnam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1967)


Video: 'John McCain Combat Footage'

(Thursday, October 26, 1967; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. Navy pilot John McCain III, the son of Vice Admiral John S. McCain Jr., was shot down over North Vietnam today and taken prisoner. Continue reading John McCain shot down over North Vietnam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1967)

‘Wait Until Dark’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1967)


Video: 'Wait Until Dark' trailer

(Thursday, October 26, 1967, 10:45 a.m. EDT)Wait Until Dark, a psychological horror thriller film about a blind woman who fights against drug smugglers who’ve invaded her home, opened this morning at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Wait Until Dark’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1967)