What Happened on February 26, 2000

Famous Birthdays

  • Maggie Mac Neil, Canadian swimmer (Olympic gold women's 100m butterfly 2020; World C'ship gold 2019), born in Jiujiang, China

Famous Deaths

  • George L. Street III, American Navy Submariner and Medal of Honor recipient, dies at 86
  • Giovanna of Savoy, Italian princess, and Tsaritsa of Bulgaria (1930-43), dies at 92
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About February 26, 2000

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden
  • UK #1 Song: Pure Shores - All Saints