Enter Victor Hugo, Author of Les Mis
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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