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On February 26th, learn about the most interesting historical events and facts that occurred throughout history. The anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson signing the act of Congress establishing the Grand Canyon National Park, the launch of the Apollo program’s AS-201 (the first flight of the Saturn IB rocket), and the World Trade Center bombing are all commemorated on February 26th.
Pisces is the zodiac sign for February 26. Johnny Cash, Michael Bolton, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Nate Ruess are all born on February 26th. National Pistachio Day is observed on February 26th. (February 26, 1815) (February 26, 1919) (February 26, 1928) (February 26, 1929) (February 26, 1951) (Died on February 26, 2017)
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Napoleon, who had been forced to abdicate as French emperor in 1814, escaped exile on the island of Elba on this day in 1815 and, after gaining support en route, retook power on March 20, ushering in the Hundred Days. 
Grand Canyon National Park was established by the United States Congress in northwestern Arizona. 
Fats Domino, a rhythm-and-blues star who went on to become one of the earliest rock-and-roll stars, was born in the United States. 
In 1950, Grand Teton National Park was enlarged to encompass the majority of Jackson Hole National Monument in Wyoming. 
From Here to Eternity, a novel by American novelist James Jones about the United States Army in Hawaii before to the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, was later transformed into an Academy Award-winning film.
Joseph Wapner, American lieutenant and judge (b. 1919).
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