What Happened on February 26, 1973

Day of the Week: Monday

Historical Events


Music awardsMusic Awards

8th Academy of Country Music Awards: Merle Haggard and Donna Fargo win

Country Music Singer and Songwriter Merle Haggard
Country Music Singer and Songwriter
Merle Haggard
  • Triple Crown horse Secretariat bought for a record $5.7m

Famous Birthdays

  • Jenny Thompson, American 400m freestyle swimmer (Olympic gold 1992, 96), born in Danvers, Massachusetts
  • Marshall Faulk, American NFL running back (Indianapolis Colts), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Norwegian football player & manager, born in Kristiansund, Norway

Famous Deaths

  • Mary Finney, actress (Honestly Celeste), dies at 68