Historical Events
- German assault moves to Beja, North Tunisia
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Duke, American actor (Bird on a Wire, Predator), born in Poughkeepsie, New York
- Bob "Bear" Hite, American vocalist (Canned Heat - "Going Up the Country"), born in Torrance, California (d. 1981)
- Bob van Reeth, Flemish architect, born in Temse, Belgium
- Dante Ferretti, Italian art director & costume designer, born in Macerata, Italy
- Paul Cotton, American rocker (Poco), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Theodor Eicke, German Nazi official who developed the concentration camps, killed at 50 when his plane shot down
1943 Highlights
About February 26, 1943
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces