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
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 172 years, 5 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
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