Historical Events
Daytona 500
9th Daytona 500: Mario Andretti wins his first and only NASCAR Grand National event; only time driver born outside the US has ever won the Great American Race
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
- Verne Gagne beats Mad Dog Vachon in St Paul, to become NWA champion
Famous Birthdays
- Currie Graham, Canadian actor, born in Hamilton, Canada
- David Howard, American baseball infielder (KC Royals), born in Sarasota, Florida
- Roman Fortin, American NFL center (Atlanta Falcons), born in Columbus, Ohio
- Scott Service, American baseball pitcher (Cincinnati Reds), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Harry McNaughton, comedian (It Pays to be Ignorant), dies at 70
About February 26, 1967
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ruby Tuesday - The Rolling Stones
#1 Song: Release Me - Engelbert Humperdinck
