Historical Events
- 2 Clydesdale horses set record by pulling 48 tons on a sledge, in Michigan
- Norwegian Einar Halvorsen skates world record 500m (48 sec)
Famous Birthdays
- (Ivor Armstrong) I. A. Richards, British poet and influential critic (Meaning of Meaning), born in Sandbach, England (d. 1979)
- William Frawley, American vaudeville, silent and sound screen actor (I Love Lucy - "Fred"; My Three Sons - "Bub"; Miracle on 34th Street), born in Burlington, Iowa (d. 1966)
About February 26, 1893
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
