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On This Date February 26 1978 History Briefs
An AP history snapshot lists key events and birthdays on February 26. Notable items include the 1531 Lisbon earthquake, Ponce de Leon's 1521 Florida voyage, Victor Hugo’s 1802 birth, 1918 Venice bombing, Grand Canyon National Park creation in 1919, Laos fighting in 1971, Asmara seizure in 1974, and Abba Eban's 10 year-ago negotiations. Also birthdays for Jackie Gleason and Betty Hutton and quotes from H. G. Wells.
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Associated Press
Portugal
Lisbon
Puerto Rico
Ponce de Leon
San Juan
Florida
Victor Hugo
Venice
Italy
Congress
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
Laos
Asmara
Israel
Abba