February 26 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on February 26 (8)

• Arsène Houssaye (Died: 1896-02-26) — French novelist, poet, and man of letters, active from the 1830s to the 1890s.
• Edward G. Robinson Jr. (Died: 1974-02-26) — American actor known for his stage and screen performances throughout the 1930s to 1970s.
• Johnny Cash (Born: 1932-02-26) — Iconic voice of sorrow and redemption, Johnny Cash defined the 'Man in Black' era.
• Kazuyoshi Miura (Born: 1967-02-26) — Legendary Japanese forward, 'King Kazu,' known for longevity and national team success.
• Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (Born: 1954-02-26) — Long-serving Turkish politician, Mayor of Istanbul, and President of Turkey.
• Roger II of Sicily (Died: 1154-02-26) — King of Sicily and Africa, establishing a powerful Norman dynasty in Southern Italy.
• Taras Shevchenko (Died: 1861-02-26) — Foundational Ukrainian poet, artist, and political figure whose work inspired national revival.
• Victor Hugo (Born: 1802-02-26) — Master of French Romanticism, poet, novelist, and passionate political activist.