Historical Events
Golden Globes
4th Golden Globes: "The Best Years of Our Lives", Gregory Peck, & Rosalind Russell win
Famous Birthdays
- Guy Klucevsek, American jazz and free-improv accordionist and composer, born in New York City
- Sandie Shaw [Sandra Goodrich], English rocker (Girl Don't Come), born in Essex, England
Famous Deaths
- Ben Webster, British actor (Old Curiosity Shop), dies at 82
- Heinrich Häberlin, Swiss politician, member of the Federal Council, dies at 78
- Kálmán Tihanyi, Hungarian physicist and engineer (invented cathode ray tube for television), dies at 49
1947 Highlights
About February 26, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces
