Historical Events
- Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski is killed in a plane crash near Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The United States lifts a ban on travel to Libya, ending travel restrictions to the nation that had lasted for 23 years.
Famous Weddings
Rosie O'Donnell
American actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell (41) weds American marketing executive Kelli Carpenter (36) in San Francisco, California; voided in August due to state supreme court ruling
Famous Deaths
- Adolf Ehrnrooth, Finnish general (b. 1905)
- Boris Trajkovski, 2nd President of the Republic of Macedonia, dies at 47
- Ralph E. Winters, Canadian film editor, dies at 94
- Shankarrao Chavan, Indian politician (b. 1920)
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights
About February 26, 2004
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Yeah! - Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris
#1 Song: Who's David - Busted
