February 26th is officially celebrated as Levi Strauss Day and Tell a Fairy Tale Day.
We made it to day 57 of the year and there’s 308 days left in 2025.
By the end of today, we would’ve passed the first five million seconds of 2025.
Celebrate this day by checking out these past historic events that all happened February 26, including the beginning of an historical sport, advances in war and technology and so much more.
Did you know that on this day, February 26, 1983, Michael Jackson’s album “Thriller” hit number 1 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart? The album spent a record 37 weeks topping the charts.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about February 26th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on February 26 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Famous Births
If today is your birthday, you have this in common with Johnny Cash. Find out more about what famous people were born on this day.
1932
Johnny Cash
American Singer
Died On
Sep 12, 2003 (Age 71)
Born IN
Arkansas, USA
1991
Lee Chae-rin
South Korean Rapper
Age
34 years old
Born IN
Seoul, South Korea
1982
Nate Ruess
American Singer
Age
43 years old
Born IN
Iowa, USA
1802
Victor Hugo
French Writer
Died On
May 22, 1885 (Age 83)
Born IN
Doubs, France
Birthday & Zodiac
For those of you who were born on February 26, your zodiac sign is Pisces.
Pisces is represented by the symbol of the fish, which illustrates their free-flowing nature.
Anyone born in February has the Amethyst birthstone. Ancient Greeks believed that the Amethyst protected the person wearing it from drunkenness and helped keep the wearer sober-minded.
February has two birth flowers. The primary birth flower, the violet, signifies the loyal and faithful spirit characteristic of people born in this month. The secondary birth flower, primroses, symbolizes youthful love and new beginnings.
For those of you who were born on February 26, you were likely conceived the previous year on June 5.
The due date for babies conceived on February 26, 2025, is around November 19, 2025.
Quotes
Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on February 26th.
2017
“Sorry, guys, hold on. There’s a mistake. Moonlight, you guys won best picture. This is not a joke.”
Jordan Horowitz
(American Film Producer)
2013
“When you see other people who have come through the worst, who have survived what you’re going through, it lets you know you can.”
Oprah Winfrey
(American TV Host)
2012
“We must not confuse humility with false modesty or servility.”
Paulo Coelho
(Brazilian Lyricist)
1931
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”
Albert Einstein
(German Physicist)
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here's a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
United States
Levi Strauss Day
Without a doubt, jeans are the most popular, versatile, and hard-working pants you can own. Today is Levi Strauss Day, so celebrate today by donning your favorite pair or even brave double denim with a jacket to pair.
United States
National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
Let your imagination run wild, if just for a day because it’s Tell a Fairy Tale Day today! Whether you tell someone else a story, read one, or listen to someone else telling one, it doesn’t really matter; just free your inner child today.
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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Women's Day
10 days
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St Patrick's Day
19 days
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Earth Day
55 days
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Halloween
247 days
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Christmas Day
302 days
