What Happened on February 28, 1976

Historical Events

Grammy Awards

18th Grammy Awards: "Love Will Keep Us Together" Record of the Year; Natalie Cole 1st African American to win Best New Artist

  • Spain withdraws from Western Sahara, leaving Ceuta & Melilla (Spanish Morocco) as the last European possessions in Africa

Famous Birthdays

  • Ali Larter, American actress and model
  • Angie Kennedy, Australian swimmer (World C'ship SC gold 4×100m medley 1995; Olympic silver 1996), born in Nambour, Australia
  • Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge, Canadian actor

About February 28, 1976

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 48 years and 2 months
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Theme From S.W.A.T. - Rhythm Heritage
  • UK #1 Song: December '63 (Oh What A Night) - Four Seasons