Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
Muhammad Ali's bout against Belgian boxer Jean Pierre Coopman in San Juan, Puerto Rico is often regarded as a glorified sparring session; Ali wins by 5th round KO
- The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization disbands.
Famous Birthdays
- Ed Graham, British drummer (The Darkness, 2000-14), born in Great Yarmouth, England
- Fulvia di Domenico, Italian jazz and world music singer-songwriter, born in Rome, Italy
- Gail Kim, Canadian professional wrestler
- Rohan Gavaskar, Indian cricket batsman (11 ODIs; son of Sunil Gavaskar), born in Kanpur, India
Famous Deaths
- Kathryn Kuhlman, religious leader/faith healer, dies
- René Cassin, French jurist and judge (Nobel Peace Prize 1968), dies at 88
About February 20, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
#1 Song: December '63 (Oh What A Night) - Four Seasons