Historical Events
Event of Interest
Writers and poets Sylvia Plath & Ted Hughes meet at a party in Cambridge
Famous Birthdays
- Keisuke Kuwata, Japanese pop singer,songwriter and film score composer, born in Chigasaki, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Herman Courtens, Belgian baron and painter, dies at 72
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About February 26, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Memories Are Made Of This - Dean Martin
