Historical Events
- Last US marines in multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon left Beirut
- Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Penn Warren is named the 1st US poet laureate
- Reverend Jesse Jackson acknowledges that he called NYC "Hymietown"
Famous Birthdays
- Emmanuel Adebayor, Togolese footballer, born in Lomé, Togo
- Natalia Lafourcade, Mexican singer, born in Mexico City
About February 26, 1984
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 39 years and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jump - Van Halen
#1 Song: 99 Red Balloons - Nena
