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What Happened on February 26, 1802

Enter Victor Hugo, Author of Les Mis

Famous Birthdays

Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

French author (Hunchback of Notre Dame, Les Miserables), born in Besançon, France

Famous Deaths

  • Esek Hopkins, American Revolutionary War admiral and Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy, dies at 83

About February 26, 1802

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 222 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces