📌 Major Global Events

🧨 1993 – World Trade Center Bombing (New York)

On 26 February 1993, a truck bomb exploded in the underground garage of the World Trade Center in New York City. The terror attack, carried out by Islamist militants, killed 6 people and injured over 1,000. The bomb was intended to topple the North Tower into the South Tower but failed to do so; both towers were later destroyed in the 9/11 attacks in 2001.

🎥 Pioneering Technological & Cultural Moments

🎬 1909 – First Public Color Motion Picture

At the Palace Theatre in London, audiences saw the public debut of Kinemacolor — the first successful color motion picture process. It marked a major step forward in the evolution of cinematic technology.

📽️ 1917 – First Jazz Record Released

The Original Dixieland Jass Band recorded “Livery Stable Blues”, widely recognized as the first jazz record ever released, capturing the birth of a major musical genre.

🏞️ National Parks & Conservation

🏜️ 1919 – Grand Canyon Becomes National Park (USA)

The Grand Canyon in Arizona was officially designated a U.S. National Park by an act signed by President Woodrow Wilson, cementing its status as one of the world’s greatest natural treasures.

🏔️ 1929 – Grand Teton National Park Established

The U.S. government created Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming to protect its spectacular mountain landscapes and ecosystems.

⚔️ Political & Military History

🪖 1815 – napoleon Escapes Exile on Elba

Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from exile on the island of Elba and returned to france to begin his “Hundred Days” rule, a period that culminated in his final defeat at Waterloo.

✈️ 1935 – Re‑formation of the German Luftwaffe

Adolf Hitler ordered the re‑establishment of the Luftwaffe (German air force), violating the Treaty of Versailles and signaling a bold step toward World War II militarization.

⚔️ 1936 – february 26 Incident (Japan)

Young nationalist officers staged a coup in Tokyo, assassinating several government ministers and triggering a short but significant uprising during a volatile period in Japanese history.

🛰️ Scientific & Technological Advances

📡 1935 – RADAR Demonstration

Robert Watson‑Watt conducted a successful demonstration of RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) near Daventry, UK, paving the way for a technology that would become crucial in World War II and beyond.

📍 Additional Historical Moments

  • 1564: english poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe is baptized — a contemporary of Shakespeare.
  • 1616: The Catholic Church warns Galileo Galilei for promoting the idea that Earth orbits the Sun, a concept later proven true.
  • 1974: Nike receives a patent for the waffle‑soled sneaker, a design innovation in athletic footwear.
  • 1984: The last U.S. Marines leave Beirut, concluding a troubled peacekeeping mission.
  • 1990: The Sandinistas are defeated in Nicaragua’s elections, ending years of U.S.‑backed conflict over governance.
  • 2012: Teenager Trayvon Martin is shot and killed in Florida, sparking national debate and activism around race and justice in the U.S.

🏁 Summary: Why 26 february Is Memorable

The 26th of February marks major political shifts, cultural firsts, and technological milestones — from the bombing at the World Trade Center in 1993 to the establishment of iconic national parks, innovations in film and radar technology, and pivotal historical uprisings and political movements.

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Kokila Chokkanathan

26/02/2026 07:37 AM