Historical Events
- Cuba adopts its constitution
- Jules Feiffer's "Knock Knock" premieres in NYC
Event of Interest
Leonid Brezhnev opens 25th congress of CPSU
Famous Birthdays
- Bradley McGee, Australian cyclist
- Crista Flanagan, American television comedian
- Eric Griffin, American heavy metal rock guitarist (Genitorturers) and bassist (Murderdolls), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Matt Skiba, American punk rock singer-songwriter (Blink-182, 2015'22; Alkaline Trio; Heavens), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Zach Johnson, American golfer (Masters 2007, British Open 2015), born in Iowa City, Iowa
Famous Deaths
- Charles Wilfred Orr, English pianist and composer (settings of A.E. Housman poems), dies at 82
- H. Allen Smith, American humorist and author (Low Man on Totem Pole), dies at 69
- Julian Rivero, American actor (Son of Oklahoma, Via Pony Express), dies at 85
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About February 24, 1976
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 2 months and 1 day
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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