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5 Fun Facts About February 26 In Florida History

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1. In 1857, the Lake Worth Lighthouse was first lit. Located in the town of Palm Beach, the lighthouse helped guide ships along the coast of Florida.

2. On February 26, 1914, the Tamiami Trail was opened in Miami. The road stretches from Tampa to Miami and cost nearly $8 million to construct.

3. In 1966, the first Daytona Beach 500 took place on February 26. The race was won by Richard Petty, who set a speed record at the time of 160.927 miles per hour.

4. On February 26, 1987, the Space Shuttle Discovery was launched from the Kennedy Space Center. The mission was to deploy a communication satellite for the U.S. Navy.

5. In 2018, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting occurred on February 14, but on February 26, students returned to the school for the first time since the tragedy. The moment was marked by a silent procession and a moment of silence.
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