21 significant historical events occurred on February 26. February 26 has been the date for several key historical events over the years. In 1871, the preliminary Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending the Franco-Prussian War. In 1993, New York City experienced the World Trade Center bombing. In 2001, the Treaty of Nice was signed, expanding European Union governance.
Total Events
21
Time Span
1500–2023
Categories
3
Top Category
war
11 events
23 famous birthdays on February 26
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density15th C.21st C.
15th Century
1 eventwar
Battle between Kalmar Union forces and Dithmarschen peasant militiamen 17 February, 1500 in modern-day Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
19th Century
3 events20th Century
8 eventswar
1993 World Trade Center bombing — truck bomb detonated below the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City
21st Century
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