Historical Events
- 3 Anglican missionaries detained in Iran since Aug 1980 are released
- 84 penalties (406 mins) assessed for a brawl between NHL Minn & Bost
- French Train Grande Vitesse averages 380 kph on trial run
Famous Birthdays
- Johnathan Wendel, American professional video gamer, born in Kansas City, Kansas
- Kertus Davis, American auto racer (competition director NASCAR team JD Motorsports), born in Gaffney, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- FC Terborgh [Reijnier Flaes], Dutch lawyer and writer (Turkish War), dies at 79
Howard Hanson (1896-1981)
American classical music composer and conductor (Nordic), dies at 84
- Robert Aickman, English writer and conservationist (co-founding the Inland Waterways Association), dies at 66
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About February 26, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbitt
#1 Song: Shaddap You Face - Joe Dolce Music Theatre
