1. On February 26, 1860, the Maryland Legislature passed a resolution stating that "the free system of labor as developed in the United States is the only beneficial and satisfactory system of labor that can exist in this country." This resolution was a response to the growing debate over slavery in America and showed that even in the border state of Maryland, many people were opposed to the institution.

2. In 1926, the first radio broadcast of a college basketball game in the United States took place in Maryland on February 26. The game was between the University of Maryland and the University of Pittsburgh, and it was broadcast on Baltimore's WAAM radio station. This event marked the beginning of a new era in sports broadcasting.

3. February 26, 1945, was the day that one of Maryland's most famous sons, William P. Rogers, was appointed as Assistant Attorney General by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Rogers went on to serve as the U.S. Attorney General under Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy and was known for his work on civil rights and criminal justice reform.

4. On February 26, 1952, a historic snowstorm hit Maryland, dumping over two feet of snow on Baltimore and shutting down the city for several days. Schools, businesses, and transportation were all affected, and many people had to dig their way out of their homes.

5. February 26, 1975, was the day that a landmark decision was made in the Maryland Court of Appeals in the case of Melvin C. Cade v. State. This decision struck down Maryland's "stop and frisk" law, which had given police officers broad powers to stop and search individuals on the street without a warrant. The ruling was seen as an important victory for civil liberties and set a precedent that influenced similar cases in other states.