Historical Events
- 1st typesetting machine (photo engraving) used, Quincy, Massachusetts
- Michigan Representative Ruth Thompson (R) introduces legislation to ban mailing "obscene, lewd, lascivious or filthy" phonograph (rock & roll) records
Famous Birthdays
- John Bolger, American actor (Another World - "Captain Gabe McNamara"), born in New York City
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (69 years old)
Turkish politician (President of Turkey, 2014-present; Prime Minister of Turkey, 2003-14), born in Kasımpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
Born in 1954
Famous Deaths
- William Inge, English author, theologist and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, dies at 93
About February 26, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert
