Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for February 19, 2026
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February 19, 2026: One hundred and forty-eight (148) years ago, on February 19, 1878, Thomas Edison received his patent for the invention of the phonograph. This invention paved the way for further sound technology as it was the first time sound could be recorded and played back.[1]
Scott Rasmussen is the president of RMG Research, Inc. and founder of the Napolitan Institute.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- February 18, 2026-22% of voters say it is very likely that solar energy will meet a major portion of U.S. energy needs
- February 17, 2026-64 is the median age of U.S. senators
- February 16, 2026-71% of voters know that Republicans have majority control of the U.S. Senate at this time
- February 13, 2026-$188.17 is projected to be the average spending per household for Valentine’s Day in 2026
- February 12, 2026-84% of school board incumbents won re-election in 2025
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