Historical Events
Music Awards
8th Academy of Country Music Awards: Merle Haggard and Donna Fargo win
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
- Doc Hayes, American basketball coach (Southern Methodist University 1947-67), dies in an auto accident at 67
- Mary Finney, American actress (Honestly Celeste), dies at 68
1973 Highlights
About February 26, 1973
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
