Historical Events
- Owners announce spring training won't open without a labor contract
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff O'Neill, Canadian NHL center (Hartford Whalers), born in Richmond Hill, Ontario
Kelly Macdonald (48 years old)
Scottish actress (Nanny McPhee, No Country for Old Men), born in Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Lorne Balfe, Scottish composer and record producer of film, television, and video game scores (Mission Impossible - Fallout; Tour of Duty; The Crown; Genius; Argylle), born in Inverness, Scotland
- Scott Elarton, American baseball player, born in Lamar, Colorado
Famous Deaths
- John Forest "Fuzzy" Knight, American stage and screen actor, noted as sidekick in Westerns (Oklahoma Annie; Cowboy & the Lady), dies at 74
- L. S. Lowry, British painter of industrial scenes, dies at 88
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About February 23, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Theme From S.W.A.T. - Rhythm Heritage
#1 Song: December '63 (Oh What A Night) - Four Seasons
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