Open Data Insight of the Day

On February 26, several notable events and birthdays are recorded, many with connections to Basel. Albian Ajeti, born on this day in 1997, is a Swiss professional footballer who began his youth career at FC Basel and later returned to the club after successful spells elsewhere, including winning a Swiss Cup in 2019. See wikipedia for more information. Nicolas Fatio de Duillier, born in Basel in 1664, was a Swiss mathematician and natural philosopher known for his contributions to astronomy and gravitation theory, including work with Isaac Newton. See wikipedia for more information. Werner Kaegi, born on this day in 1901, was a Swiss historian renowned for his multi-volume biography of Jacob Burkhardt, reflecting Basel's intellectual heritage. See wikipedia for more information. Karl Jaspers, who died on February 26, 1969, was a German-Swiss psychiatrist and philosopher who moved to Basel in 1948 and contributed significantly to existentialism and psychiatry. See wikipedia for more information. The Böse Fasnacht, occurring on February 26, 1376, refers to a riot in Basel during Carnival that led to harsh sanctions and a decade under Habsburg control. See wikipedia for more information.