There are several interesting events that have occurred on February 26 in Kentucky history. Here are five of them:

1. Birth of Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali): On February 26, 1942, Cassius Clay, who later changed his name to Muhammad Ali, was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali was one of the most famous boxers of all time and a civil rights activist.

2. Kentucky Becomes a State: On February 26, 1791, Kentucky officially became a state. It was the 15th state to join the Union and the first west of the Appalachian Mountains.

3. Tragedy in Prestonsburg: On February 26, 1958, a school bus carrying 48 students and teachers plunged into the Big Sandy River in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. The accident killed 26 people, including the bus driver.

4. Daniel Boone Departs from Limestone: On February 26, 1775, Daniel Boone and a group of explorers left Limestone (now Maysville), Kentucky to begin their journey through the wilderness of Kentucky. Boone and his companions established the first settlement in Kentucky at Fort Boonesborough.

5. Center for Kentucky History Opens: On February 26, 2000, the Kentucky Historical Society opened the Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort, Kentucky. The center includes the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, which showcases the history and culture of Kentucky through its exhibits and educational programs.