Historical Events
- David Jenkins wins the men's figure skating gold medal at the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics; US takes the singles double after Carol Heiss wins women's event
Event of Interest
Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev voices support for Indonesia
- USA's David Jenkins wins Olympic Gold for men's figure skating
Film & TV History
Vera Miles stars in"Mirror Image" episode of CBS anthology series "The Twilight Zone"
- Verne Gagne beats Doctor X in Omaha, to become NWA wrestling champ
Famous Birthdays
- (Jeremy) "Jaz" Coleman, English rock singer, keyboardist and record producer (Killing Joke), born in Cheltenham, England
Famous Deaths
- Aleksandar Belic, Serbian linguist, dies at 83
About February 26, 1960
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
#1 Song: Why - Anthony Newley
