This Day In History

February 26

St. Porphyrius - - Bishop

1919  The Grand Canyon established as a National Park by the US Congress.
1993  A massive explosion in the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York is the result of Muslim terrorist action (Sheik Omar Abdul Rahman his followers were accused of the bombing). 6 people were killed and over a thousand injured, in addition to $591 million in damage.  An arrest was made days later when the person who packed the van with explosives when to get the $250 refund from the rental car agency because he claimed it was stolen.

1802  Author Victor Hugo
1829  Blue Jeans Creator Levi Strauss
1846  American Showman William Frederic Cody (Buffalo Bill)
1916  Comedian/Actor Jackie (Herbert John) Gleason
1920  Actor Tony Randall (born as Leonard Rosenberg)
1928  Singer Fats (Antoine) Domino
1932  Musician Johnny Cash
1950  Musician Jonathan Cain
1953  Singer Michael Bolton

1958

• Get a Job - The Silhouettes

• Sugartime - The McGuire Sisters

• The Stroll - The Diamonds

• Kisses Sweeter than Wine - Jimmie Rodgers

1968

• Love Is Blue - Maul Mauriat

• (Love Theme) Valley of the Dolls - Dionne Warwick

• (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding

• Skip a Rope - Henson Cargill

1978

• Stayin' Alive - The Bee Gees

• (Love Is) Thicker than Water - Andy Gibb

• Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah) - Chic

• Don't Break the Heart that Loves You - Margo Smith

1988

• Seasons Change - Expose

• What Have I Done to Deserve This? - Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield

• Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen

• Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star - Merle Haggard

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