What Happened on February 26, 2018

Historical Events

  • 7.5 magnitude earthquake in central Papa New Guinea kills at least 100
  • Cold weather nicknamed "the Beast from the East" hits Europe, killing 7 and covering Pompeii in snow
  • Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway, receives its 1 millionth seed on 10 year anniversary
  • Global Seed Vault opens in Svalbard, Norway, to help preserve diversity and loss from other genebanks
2018 History

About February 26, 2018

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 5 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: God's Plan - Drake
  • UK #1 Song: God's Plan - Drake