List of Famous people born on October 26th

Shaun Anthony Woodward is a British politician who was the Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for St Helens South from 2001 to 2015. He served in the cabinet from 28 June 2007 to 11 May 2010 as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Following the 2010 general election, Woodward was the Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland until 7 October 2011, when he was replaced by Vernon Coaker.

Herbie Hide is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2010. He held the WBO heavyweight title twice between 1994 and 1999, as well as the British heavyweight title in 1993. Hide was known for his formidable punching power and killer instinct in the ring.

Eric Gustaf Ericson was a Swedish choral conductor and influential choral teacher.

Bittor Alkiza Fernández is a Spanish former footballer who played for both Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao as a midfielder.

Takashi Sekizuka is a former Japanese football player and manager.