Historical Events
- Global Seed Vault officially opens in Svalbard, Norway, to help preserve diversity and loss from other genebanks
Famous Deaths
- (George) "Buddy" Miles, American rock drummer (The Electric Flag; Band of Gypsies), dies of congestive heart disease at 60
- Dick Fletcher, American meteorologist, dies at 65
- Glory Mukwati, Zimbabwean politician
- John Yates, Anglican bishop (Bishop of Lambeth), dies at 82
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About February 26, 2008
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
#1 Song: Low - Flo Rida Featuring 
#1 Song: Mercy - 