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Thursday, 26 February 2026

Day 57 of 2026  ·  308 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 09
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6 Births
4 Events
10 Total entries

★ Born on this day 6 entries

1846
William "Buffalo Bill" Cody.
US 180 yrs ago
1852
John Harvey Kellogg, physician, inspired the flaked cereal industry.
US Science & Technology 174 yrs ago
1866
Herbert Henry Dow, pioneer in US chemical industry
US Space & Astronomy 160 yrs ago
1916
Jackie Gleason, the great one!
US 110 yrs ago
1920
Tony Randall, actor.
US Arts & Culture 106 yrs ago
1927
Tom Kennedy
US 99 yrs ago

► Events on this day 4 entries

1863
President Lincoln signs the National Currency Act.
US Politics & Government 163 yrs ago
1881
S.S. Ceylon begins first round-the-world cruise from Liverpool.
US 145 yrs ago
1909
The first cartoon is shown in movie theatres.
US Arts & Culture 117 yrs ago
1933
Golden Gate Bridge ground-breaking ceremony held at Crissy Field.
US Politics & Government 93 yrs ago