1995⚡ Event
Barings Bank collapse
Barings Bank, London's oldest merchant bank, became insolvent after Nick Leeson lost £827 million in unauthorized trades. Leeson was the head derivatives trader in Singapore.
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What Happened on February 26?
Discover 14 historical moments on February 26 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on February 26(4)
2012⚡ Event
Trayvon Martin shooting
African-American teenager Trayvon Martin was killed by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida. The incident sparked nationwide controversy.
lawpolitics
2013⚡ Event
Luxor hot air balloon crash
A hot air balloon crashed near Luxor, Egypt, killing 19 people. This remains the deadliest ballooning disaster in history.
disasterexploration
2014⚡ Event
Kevin Lau stabbing
Former editor-in-chief of Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao, Kevin Lau, was stabbed. This incident raised concerns about media freedom.
lawpolitics
Famous Birthdays on February 26(5)
Notable Deaths on February 26(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Sheppard Frere
Sheppard Frere was an English historian and archaeologist.
scienceliterature
2016🕊️ Death
Don Getty
Don Getty was a Canadian football player and politician, serving as the 11th Premier of Alberta.
sportspolitics
2017🕊️ Death
Joseph Wapner
Joseph Wapner was an American judge and television personality.
lawentertainment
February 26 in History
February 26 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1995 to the present day.
Major Events on February 26
Among the most notable events on February 26: Barings Bank collapse (1995), Trayvon Martin shooting (2012), Luxor hot air balloon crash (2013). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 26
Notable figures born on February 26 include Jessie Bates, Yeat, Gerard Martín. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on February 26
Remembered figures who died on February 26 include Sheppard Frere, Andy Bathgate, Don Getty. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 26?
- February 26 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on February 26?
- One of the most notable events on February 26 is: Barings Bank collapse.
- Who was born on February 26?
- Famous figures born on February 26 include Jessie Bates, Yeat, Gerard Martín.
- How many historical events happened on February 26?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on February 26, spanning centuries of world history.
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