New York, United States. A number of significant events across the world have taken place on February 26, ranging from political milestones to major incidents and cultural developments.
1901: Boxer Rebellion leaders executed in China
The leaders of the Boxer Rebellion in China, Chi-hsui and Hsu Cheng-yu, were beheaded in public.
1969: Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol dies in office
Levi Eshkol, Israeli prime minister since 1963, died while in office.
1993: World Trade Center bombing
A bomb at New York’s World Trade Center killed six people and injured more than 1,000. Militant Muslims were later convicted on charges related to the bombing.
1995: Barings collapses
The British merchant bank Barings collapsed after losses run up in Singapore by trader Nick Leeson.
2001: Dario Kordic sentenced by U.N. court
Bosnian Croat leader Dario Kordic was sentenced to 25 years in jail for crimes against humanity, the first senior politician to be convicted by the U.N. court in The Hague.
2004: Macedonian president killed in plane crash
Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski was killed when his plane crashed into Bosnian mountains in thick fog.
2007: Honda unveils Formula One car
Honda unveiled a Formula One car aimed at raising environmental awareness.
2008: New York Philharmonic performs in North Korea
Cold War foes the United States and North Korea enjoyed a rare moment of harmony when the New York Philharmonic played an unprecedented concert in the hermit state.
2012: Syrian referendum on new constitution
Syria held a referendum on a new constitution.
Which of these February 26 events do you consider the most significant?
