1993: World Trade Center Bombing – A Harrowing Reminder of Vulnerabilities
1993: World Trade Center Bombing A car bomb exploded in the underground garage of the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City on February 26, 1993.…
1974: Nike Receives Patent for Waffle-Soled Trainers
1974: Nike Receives Patent for Waffle-Soled Trainers On February 26, 1974, Nike received a patent for its innovative waffle-soled running trainers. This design, created by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, was…
1944: Sue Dauser Becomes First Female US Navy Captain
1944: Sue Dauser Becomes First Female US Navy Captain Sue Dauser, serving as the director of the Navy Nurse Corps, was appointed as the first female captain in the U.S.…
1917: Creation of the First Jazz Record
1917: Creation of the First Jazz Record The first jazz record was created on February 26, 1917, by the Original Dixieland Jass Band, marking a pivotal moment in music history.…
1909: First Public Color Motion Picture
1909: First Public Color Motion Picture On February 26, 1909, the first color motion picture was shown to the public. This groundbreaking event took place in London, showcasing a film…