February 26

February 26, 1935

Robert Watson Watt demonstrated radar for the first time

February 26, 1931

Scotland football manager Ally MacLeod born in Glasgow

February 26, 1854

William Smith O'Brien, leader of the 1848 rebellion, is pardoned

February 26, 1797

The Bank of Ireland suspends gold payments

February 26, 1672

Philip van der Straten, sets up a factory in Kelso, thus starting the Border woolen industry

February 26, 1551

Thomas Arundell, Sheriff of Dorsetshire, died