Historical Events
- Austria and Turkey conclude an agreement in which Turkey recognizes Austria's 1908 annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and is to receive compensation
Famous Birthdays
- Chauncey Haughton, American jazz clarinetist, and saxophonist (Blanche Calloway; Chick Webb; Cab Calloway), born in Chestertown, Maryland (d. 1989)
- Fanny Cradock, English TV Chef and food critic, born in Leytonstone, England (d. 1994)
- King Talal of Jordan (d. 1972)
1909 Highlights
About February 26, 1909
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
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