Key Historical Events on 26 February

On 26 February 1966, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a key figure in the development of the Hindu nationalist ideology of Hindutva, passed away in Bombay. Savarkar, an influential Indian politician, activist, and writer, was widely recognized for his role in shaping the political landscape of India through his advocacy for Hindu nationalism, particularly during his time in Ratnagiri prison in 1922. A leading member of the Hindu Mahasabha, Savarkar's contributions extended beyond his political ideology; he was also celebrated for his autobiographical works, which led to his adoption of "Veer" as a prefix to his name.

Here is the list of major events on February 26 over the years

	Year	Events on February 26
1	26 February, 1882	Birth of Ghulam Muhammad Ali Khan, the fifth prince of Arcot.
2	26 February, 1886	Death of Gujarati poet, playwright, and reformer Narmadashankar Dave.
3	26 February, 1887	Death of Anandi Gopal Joshi, India's first female doctor.
4	26 February, 1887	Birth of B. N. Rao, Indian civil servant, jurist, and diplomat.
5	26 February, 1910	Mahatma Gandhi supported the African people's organizations' protest, marking the Prince of Wales' arrival day in South Africa as a day of mourning.
6	26 February, 1922	Birth of Manmohan Krishna, popular Indian film actor and director.
7	26 February, 1957	Birth of Shaktikanta Das, 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
8	26 February, 1966	Death of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, key proponent of Hindutva and Hindu nationalism.
9	26 February, 1986	Birth of Sriti Jha, Indian television actress known for Kumkum Bhagya.
10	26 February, 1994	Birth of Bajrang Punia, Indian freestyle wrestler.
11	26 February, 2004	Death of Shankarrao Chavan, two-time Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
12	26 February, 2008	Death of Sibnarayan Ray, Indian philosopher, educationist, and literary critic.

Key Historical Events on 26 February

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