Historical Events
- 13th Grand National: Terry Abbott wins aboard Irish stallion Abd-El-Kader at 7/1; first dual winner and first to win back-to-back
Famous Birthdays
- Mordecai Sherwin, English cricket wicket-keeper (3 Tests, 7 dismissals; Nottinghamshire CCC), born in Kimberley, England (d. 1910)
About February 26, 1851
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 173 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
