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This Day in Reggae
and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history
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| February 26 |
| 1962: | Gota (Yashiki Gota) is born in Kyoto, Japan. |
| 1976: | Kymani Marley is born in Jamaica to Bob and former tennis star Anita Belnavis. |
| 1978: | Bob Marley returns to Jamaica for the first time after the alleged assassination attempt on his life, December 3, 1976.An Air Jamaica flight carrying Bob Marley touched down at Norman Manley Airport in Kingston at few minutes before 5:00 p.m. Approximately two thousands of fan were there to greet him. Several hours later, Bob has opened informal free session at the National Heroes Circle Stadium. |
| 1983: | "Pass The Dutchie" by Musical Youth peaks at #10 on the Billboard pop singles chart. |
| February 27 |
| 1455: | Gutenberg Bible printed on paper made from hemp. |
| ----: | Nakasu Akihito [Ska Flames; Percussions] is born. |
| 2003: | Deejay Scotty (Derrick Scott) dies from prostate cancer at the Lord's Place nursing home in Kingston. He was 52 years-old. |
| February 28 |
| 1968: | H.I.M. Haile Selassie I makes a speech in California.It is quoted into "War" by Bob Marley. |
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© Jah Itagaki
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