Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Feb. 26, 1915 — It is estimated that 20,000 horses consigned to the warring nations of Europe have passed through La Porte since January 1.
Feb. 26, 1965 — Gov. Roger D. Branigan gives Hoosiers an additional 15 days to buy their 1965 license plates because of the blizzard in upper Indiana.
Feb. 26, 1990 — Dr. Mark Ballard becomes the LaPorte County health officer.
Feb. 26, 2005 — According to a new report, health care spending will take up a larger share of the nation’s output.