What Happened on February 26, 1891

Historical Events

  • 1st buffalo purchased for Golden Gate Park

Hedda Gabler

Henrik Ibsen's play "Hedda Gabler" premieres in Oslo

Famous Birthdays

  • Alan Bridge, American actor (North of Arizona, Badmen of the Hills), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1957)
Born in 1891

Famous Deaths

  • Ted Barratt, English cricket spin bowler (10-43 in tour match vs Australia 1878; MCC, Surrey CCC), dies from consumption at 46

About February 26, 1891

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces