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.
economicslaw
What Happened on February 26?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for February 26 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
sportslawpoliticsentertainmenteconomicsdisasterexplorationmusic
Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Gerard Martín (footballer)
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
Birthdays on February 26(5)
Deaths on February 26(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Sheppard Frere
Sheppard Frere was an English historian and archaeologist.
scienceliterature
2016🕊️ Death
Andy Bathgate
Andy Bathgate was a Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager.
sports
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
2025🕊️ Death
Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Trachtenberg is an American actress.
entertainment
February 26 in History
February 26 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 26
Examples currently recorded for February 26 include Barings Bank collapse (1995), Trayvon Martin shooting (2012), Luxor hot air balloon crash (2013). View all events →
Birthdays on February 26
People recorded as born on February 26 include Jessie Bates, Yeat, Gerard Martín. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for February 26: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 26?
- One event currently recorded for February 26 is: Barings Bank collapse.
- Who was born on February 26?
- People recorded as born on February 26 include Jessie Bates, Yeat, Gerard Martín.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 26?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for February 26.
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