On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
February 26
Events on This Day
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1896
117 years agoA cloudy day in Paris helps Henri Becquerel discover natural radioactivity.
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1969
44 years agoGolda Meir becomes the first female prime minister of Israel.
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1983
30 years agoMichael Jackson's album Thriller hits number one on pop charts and stays there for 37 weeks.
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2005
8 years agoOscar winner Halle Berry accepts a Razzie Award for her role in Catwoman.
February 26
Born on This Day
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Johnny Cash
- In these groups:
- Country Legends
- Celebrity Bookings
- Rags to Riches
Johnny Cash
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1932 - 2003
Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter whose music innovatively mixed country, rock, blues, and gospel influences.
Born: February 26, 1932
Birthplace: Kingsland, Arkansas, United States
Occupation: Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer -
Buffalo Bill Cody
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Historic Hair Band Members
- Wild West
Buffalo Bill Cody
Theater Actor, Folk Hero, Military Leader / 1846 - 1917
Hunting and killing over 4,000 buffalo earned Buffalo Bill Cody his nickname, and his status as an Old West legend was cemented with his traveling Wild West show.1846 | 70 years old
Theater Actor, Folk Hero, ... -
Ariel Sharon
- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous Prime Ministers
Ariel Sharon
Military Leader, Prime Minister / 1928 -
Ariel Sharon is an Israeli statesman and retired general, who served as Israel's 11th prime minister.
1928 | 85 years old
Military Leader, Prime Minister -
Fats Domino
- In these groups:
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Musical Monikers
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Fats Domino
Pianist, Singer / 1928 -
American singer and pianist Fats Domino was a rhythm-and-blues star who became one of the first rock-and-roll stars and who helped define the New Orleans sound.
Born: February 26, 1928
Age: 85 years old
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Occupation: Pianist, Singer -
Jackie Gleason
- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Pisceans
Jackie Gleason
Actor, Comedian / 1916 - 1987
Jackie Gleason was a pioneer of television comedy. "The Honeymooners" and "The Jackie Gleason Show" have been audience favorites for more than half a century.1916 | 71 years old
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Tony Randall
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Name Changers
- Famous Pisceans
Tony Randall
Television Actor / 1920 - 2004
Tony Randall was an actor who played popular television character Felix Unger on the hit series The Odd Couple.
1920 | 84 years old
Television Actor
February 26
Died on This Day
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Robert R Livingston
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Lawyers
- Famous People Named Robert
Robert R Livingston
Lawyer, Political Leader / 1746 - 1813
Robert R Livingston was a politician, lawyer and diplomat from New York and is best known as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Died: February 26, 1813
Age: 66 years old
Place: Clermont, New York , United States
Occupation: Lawyer, Political Leader -
José Quintero
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Film Directors
- Famous People Named José
José Quintero
Director / 1924 - 1999
Panamanian-born U.S. theatrical director José Quintero was a founder of the Off-Broadway theatre Circle in the Square, where he directed regularly from 1950.
1999 | 74 years old
Director -
Cuauhtémoc
- In these groups:
- Famous Emperors
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous Royalty
Cuauhtémoc
Folk Hero, Military Leader, Emperor / 1495 - 1525
Cuauhtémoc was the last Aztec Emperor, ruling from 1520 to 1521. He was tortured and killed by the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés in 1522.
1525 | 30 years old
Folk Hero, Military Leader, Emperor
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