Historical Events
- Catholic Cardinal George Pell convicted of child sexual abuse in Melbourne, Australia. As treasurer at the Vatican, the highest-ranking church official to be convicted; overturned in 2020
- City of Venice in Italy introduces a day visitors tax
- India launches air strikes on alleged terrorist camps within Pakistan
- More than 4,500 complaints of child sexual abuse against migrant children received by US Health Department, Department of Justice received 1,300 more
- UK reaches its highest-ever winter temperature with 21.2°C (70.2F) in Kew Gardens, London
Famous Deaths
- (Clifford) "Andy" Anderson, British session and touring drummer (Steve Hillage; The Cure, 1983-84), dies of cancer at 68
- Charles McCarry, American author and former CIA spy (The Tears of Autumn), dies of a cerebral haemorrhage at 88
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About February 26, 2019
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: 7 Rings - Ariana Grande
