Historical Events
Cricket Debut
Test Cricket debut of batsman Martin Crowe, playing for New Zealand v Australia in Wellington, run out for 9
Famous Birthdays
- Katherine Hull Kirk, Australian golfer (British Open 2010 runner-up; 3 LPGA Tour titles), born in Brisbane, Queensland
Li Na (42 years old)
Chinese tennis player (French Open 2011, Australian Open 2014), born in Wuhan, China
- Sara Gazarek, American jazz vocalist and educator, born in Seattle, Washington
- Song Hye Kyo, South Korean model and actress, born in Daegu, South Korea
Famous Deaths
- Gabor Szabo, Hungarian jazz guitarist (Perfect Circle), dies at 45
- Teinosuke Kinugasa, Japanese actor and director (Gate of Hell; A Page of Madness; Jujiro; Jigoku-mon), dies at 86
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About February 26, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
#1 Song: A Town Called Malice/Precious - Jam
