Famous Birthdays
- Antoine Reicha, Czech born French composer and teacher, friend of Beethoven, born in Prague (d. 1836)
Famous Deaths
- Francois Hanot, French composer and violinist, dies at 72
- Giuseppe Tartini, Venetian Baroque composer and violinist (Trillo del Diavolo), dies at 77
1770 Highlights
About February 26, 1770
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 252 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces