Historical Events
- British troopship Birkenhead sinks off South Africa, 458 die, 193 survive
Famous Birthdays
- John Harvey Kellogg, American surgeon and nutritionist, inspired flaked cereal industry, born in Tyrone, Michigan (d. 1943)
About February 26, 1852
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 172 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces