1. The Buckeye State Fair Virtual Reality Coaster was introduced on February 26, 2018. The Ohio State Fair teamed up with virtual reality company, Fairplex, to create an immersive roller coaster experience that could be enjoyed from the comfort of a virtual reality headset.

2. On February 26, 1870, the Ohio constitutional convention published the revised state Constitution. This updated version created provisions related to public debt, taxes, and education, among other things.

3. Ohio University was founded in Athens, Ohio, on February 26, 1804. The college is the oldest in Ohio and was established by an act of Congress.

4. The Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve was officially designated on February 26, 1975. The area features sandstone cliffs and is home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles and river otters.

5. Ohio's first pedal-powered railcar made its debut on February 26, 2011, in Lebanon. The train, called the LM&M Railroad, operates on a 16-mile railway and offers scenic views of the Little Miami River.