Historical Events
- 1st Grand National steeplechase, Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool: Jem Mason wins aboard 5/1 favourite Lottery
Famous Deaths
- Sybil Ludington, American revolutionary heroine (rode to alert militia), dies at 77
Died in 1839 1839 Highlights
About February 26, 1839
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 185 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
