Historical Events
Theater Premiere
Arthur Kopit's play "Oh, Dad, Poor Dad . . ." premieres in NYC
- US Supreme court disallows race separation on public transportation
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Palone, American harness racing trainer & driver (US Pacing Triple Crown 1996, 2005), born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
- Sheila Cornell, American softball infielder (Olympic gold 1996), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Carl Ehrenberg, German composer, kapellmeister, and pedagogue, dies at 83
About February 26, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
#1 Song: Rock A Hula Baby/Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
