What Happened on February 26, 1962

Historical Events

Oh Dad, Poor Dad

Arthur Kopit's play "Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad" premieres in NYC

  • US Supreme court disallows race separation on public transportation

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Palone, American harness racing trainer & driver (US Pacing Triple Crown 1996, 2005), born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
  • Sheila Cornell, American softball infielder (Olympic gold 1996), born in Los Angeles, California
Born in 1962

Famous Deaths

  • Carl Ehrenberg, German composer, kapellmeister, and pedagogue, dies at 83
1962 Highlights

About February 26, 1962

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
  • UK #1 Song: Rock A Hula Baby/Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley