What Happened on February 26, 2013

Historical Events

  • A flexible battery capable of being charged wirelessly and folded and stretched is developed
  • A hot air balloon crashes in Luxor, Egypt, killing 19 tourists
  • A rocket launched from the Gaza strip into Israel ends the ceasefire since November 2012

Famous Deaths

  • Marie-Claire Alain, French organist and composer (world's most recorded classical organist), dies at 86
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights

About February 26, 2013

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Harlem Shake - Baauer
  • UK #1 Song: One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks) - One Direction