What Happened on February 26, 1913

Famous Birthdays

  • George Barker, English poet (Calamiterror, Anno Domini), born in Loughton, England (d. 1991)
  • Hermann Lenz, German writer (Swabian Chronicle), born in Stuttgart (d. 1998)

Famous Deaths

  • Bud Fowler, American Baseball HOF executive (earliest known African-American player in organized pro baseball), dies at 54
  • Felix Draeseke, German composer (Christus: Mysterium in a Prelude and Three Oratorios), dies from a stroke at 77
Died in 1913 1913 Highlights

About February 26, 1913

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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