A quiet notice V2Melody closes at midnight on , Spanish time.

Closes

A note from Richard

V2Melody will close at midnight on 20 January 2028

This site has been a retirement project in musical poetry: poems chosen with care and set to music, offered freely for as long as it felt right to keep the garden open.

After the death of my mother, the work no longer holds the place it once did in my life. I have gone as far with it as I wish to go. Like a sand mandala, it was made to be completed and then released. I am not attached to its permanence, and I do not believe any of it needs to last beyond the time it was given.

My wife and I are simplifying our days. The server, the monitoring, and the residual obligations that come with keeping a site alive no longer fit the quieter life we want.

From 4 November 2026 I will not be adding new poems or musical poems to the site.

Until midnight on 20 January 2028, Spanish time, everything remains available exactly as it is. That is when my VPS server contract comes to an end, and it will not be renewed. After that, the server will be switched off and the site will disappear.

Thank you to anyone who found a poem, a track, or a quiet moment here.

The pleasure was in the making.

Richard


On 26 February in poetry and history

Poets born or who died on this date, plus historical events that happened on this day across history.

610 poets with calendar dates · 6,535 events with calendar dates in the catalogue

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1 birthday · 3 death anniversaries · 4 world events on 26 February

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World events on this day

  • 26 February 1935

    Invention of Radar

    In 1935, Robert Watson-Watt developed practical radar systems that utilized radio waves to detect aircraft, marking a significant advancement in military technology. This invention played a crucial role during World War II, enhancing air defense capabilities and changing the nature of warfare. The development of radar not only influenced military strategy but also laid the groundwork for various applications in aviation, meteorology, and telecommunications in the years to come.

    Event 1935

  • 26 February 1935

    Radar Early Development

    In the mid-1930s, Britain and Germany pioneered the early development of radar technology, which would revolutionize military and civilian applications. The first practical radar systems were created to detect aircraft, significantly enhancing air defense capabilities during an era of rising tensions in Europe. This technological advancement played a crucial role in World War II, allowing nations to detect incoming enemy aircraft and changing the dynamics of aerial warfare, ultimately contributing to the Allied victory.

    Event 1935

  • 26 February 1972

    Buffalo Creek Flood Disaster

    On February 26, 1972, a catastrophic failure of a coal slurry dam in Buffalo Creek Hollow, West Virginia, resulted in the deaths of 125 people and caused widespread destruction in the surrounding communities. The floodwaters swept through several towns, obliterating homes and infrastructure. This disaster highlighted the risks associated with coal mining operations and led to significant changes in environmental regulations and mining practices in the United States.

    Event 1972

  • 26 February 1334

    Treaty of Fez

    On February 26, 1334, a peace treaty was signed in Fez between the Marinid sultan Abu al-Hasan 'Ali and King Alfonso XI of Castile. The treaty required the Marinids to refrain from offensive actions against Castile, bringing a temporary halt to the conflict over the Strait of Gibraltar. The peace lasted only a few years before skirmishes resumed.

    Event 1334
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