Famous Birthdays
- Donald Gramm, American concert and opera bass-baritone, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 1983)
- Tom Kennedy [James Narz], American television game show host (You Don't Say; Name That Tune; Split Second), born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Willie Simms, American jockey (US Champion Jockey by wins 1893, 94; Kentucky Derby 1896, 98; Preakness Stakes 1898; Belmont Stakes 1893, 94), dies at 57
Died in 1927 1927 Highlights
About February 26, 1927
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces