Historical Events
- Germans sink French transport ship Provence II, killing 930
Film and TV History
Mutual signs Charlie Chaplin to a film contract
- Russian troops conquer Kermansjah, Persia
Famous Birthdays
Jackie Gleason (1916-1987)
American comedian (The Jackie Gleason Show; The Honeymooners), actor (Requiem For A Heavyweight; The Hustler), composer, and conductor (Music for Lovers Only), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Mordecai Seter, Israeli composer, born in Novorossiysk, Russia (d. 1994)
- Ross Gregory, Australian cricket batsman (2 Tests, 2 x 50; Victoria), born in Melbourne, Australia (d. 1942)
About February 26, 1916
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
