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Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Day 55 of 2026  ·  310 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 09
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Births (4) Deaths (0) Events (3) Reminders (0)
DE US
Arts & Culture Media & Broadcasting Military & War Miscellaneous
4 Births
3 Events
7 Total entries

★ Born on this day 4 entries

1787
Wilhelm Grimm, collector of fairy tales.
US 239 yrs ago
1885
Admiral Chester Nimitz, in charge of Pacific Fleet in WWII.
US Military & War 141 yrs ago
1938
James Farentino
US 88 yrs ago
1955
Steven Jobs, Apple Computer Company co-founder.
US 71 yrs ago

► Events on this day 3 entries

1857
Los Angeles Vineyard Society organized.
US 169 yrs ago
1942
Voice of America begins broadcasting (in German).
DE Media & Broadcasting 84 yrs ago
1992
Wayne's World opens in American theatres - NOT!
US Arts & Culture 34 yrs ago