Historical Events
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Chad Urmston, American rock-ska-reggae singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist (Dispatch; State Radio), born in Sherborn, Massachusetts
- Nikolaos Siranidis, Greek diver, born in Athens, Greece
Famous Deaths
- Frieda Inescort, Scottish-American stage and screen actress (Hay Fever; Pride and Prejudice (1940)), dies from complications of multiple sclerosis at 74
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About February 26, 1976
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 2 months and 2 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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