Unix Timestamp: 530668800
Sunday, October 26. 1986, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Bus deregulation goes into effect in the United Kingdom, except Greater London and Northern Ireland.

In London, Jeremy Bamber is found guilty of the murder of his adoptive //www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Crim/2002/2912.htm bailii.org retrieved 13:58 28.10.2011 see also :Jeremy Bamber : "introductary statement" parents, sister and twin nephews, and sentenced to life imprisonment, with a recommendation by the trial judge that he should serve at least 25 years before being considered for parole.

The Big Bang in the London Stock Exchange abolishes fixed commission charges, paving the way for electronic trading.

The centennial of the Statue of Liberty's dedication is celebrated in New York Harbor.

Queensland, Australia: Joh Bjelke-Petersen wins his final election as Premier of Queensland with 38.6% of the vote. He resigns on December 1, 1987 following revelations of his involvement with corruption released in the Fitzgerald Inquiry.

The International World Day of Prayer is held in Assisi, Italy.

Sandoz chemical spill: a major environmental disaster near Basel, Switzerland, pollutes the Rhine.

World Series: The New York Mets defeat the Boston Red Sox in 7 games. This is the second world series title in the Mets franchise. It is also remembered for Game 6, when Bill Buckner lets a routine ground ball hit by Mookie Wilson roll through his legs, letting the Mets win and pull even with the Red Sox in the series.