Robert Watson Watt demonstrated radar for the first time
February 26, 1935
Scotland football manager Ally MacLeod born in Glasgow
February 26, 1931
William Smith O'Brien, leader of the 1848 rebellion, is pardoned
February 26, 1854
The Bank of Ireland suspends gold payments
February 26, 1797
Philip van der Straten, sets up a factory in Kelso, thus starting the Border woolen industry
February 26, 1672
Thomas Arundell, Sheriff of Dorsetshire, died
February 26, 1551