Notable people born on February 26

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People born on this day

Victor HugoFrench novelist, poet, dramatist and politician (1802–1885)Born in 1802 · View source ↗1802

Johnny CashAmerican country singer (1932–2003)Born in 1932 · View source ↗1932

Ahmed ZewailEgyptian chemistBorn in 1946 · View source ↗1946

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on February 26, 2026

Moon phaseWaxing gibbousCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction72 %

Distance to the Moon370,700 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacPiscesTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. FaustinianoA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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