Historical Events
- 3rd Daytona 500: Marvin Panch wins in a 1960 Pontiac owned by Smokey Yunick when race leader Fireball Roberts' car suffered a blown engine with 13 laps remaining
Famous Deaths
- Karl Albiker, German sculptor (Problem of the Plastic), dies at 83
- Mohammed V, Sultan of Morrocco 1925-57), King of Morocco (1957-61), dies at 51
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights
About February 26, 1961
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Pony Time - Chubby Checker
#1 Song: Walk Right Back/Ebony Eyes - Everly Brothers
