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What Happened on February 26, 1925

Historical Events

  • Jihad against Turkish government

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Pell, American big band jazz saxophonist (Les Brown), bandleader (Dave Pell Octet), and record producer, born in Brooklyn, New York City (d. 2017)

Everton Weekes (1925-2020)

West Indian cricket batsman (48 Tests; 4,455 runs @ 58.61, 15 x 100s), born in Saint Michael, Barbados


Famous Deaths

  • Edward Anson, British army officer, and administrator (Lieutenant Governor of Penang, 1867-82), dies at 98
Died in 1925 1925 Highlights

About February 26, 1925

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces