The 26th of February 1839, First Grand National

On February 26, 1839

The UK had its first Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.

There were a total of 17 runners, and the winner was Jem Mason.

This Day in History - February 26

1616

The Roman Inquisition ordered Galileo not to teach or defend his theory that Earth and other planets revolve around the sun.

1914

The HMHS Britannic, sister to the RMS Titanic, was launched at Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.

1929

Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park was established after being signed off by President Calvin Coolidge.

1983

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' hit number one on the Billboard 200 and stayed there for 37 weeks.

1952

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill went public that Britain had its first atomic bomb and planned to test it in Australia by the end of the year.

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