Birthdays occurring on February, 26

1564

Christopher Marlowe was born on February 26, 1564 English Elizabethan poet and playwright who is noted especially for his establishment of dramatic blank verse, 1564-1593 Who ever loved that loved not at first sight? More quotations from Christopher Marlowe

1802

Victor Hugo was born on February 26, 1802 French romantic poet, novelist and dramatist, 1802-1885 When a woman is talking to you, listen to what she says with her eyes More quotations from Victor Hugo

1897

Elizabeth Bibesco was born on February 26, 1897 British poet and author 1897-1945 Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting. More quotations from Elizabeth Bibesco

Deaths occurring on February, 26

1969

Levi Eshkol died on February 26, 1969 Put three Zionists in a room and they will form four political parties. More quotations from Levi Eshkol

1971

Fernandel died on February 26, 1971 French comedian whose visual trademarks were comic facial contortions and a wide, toothy grin. 1903-1971 If I have created a style, a kind of cinema, I did not do it on purpose. More quotations from Fernandel