Historical Events
Daytona 500
8th Daytona 500: Polesitter Richard Petty comes from 2 laps down to win the event after 198 laps were completed because of rain
- Ice Dance Championship at Davos won by Diane Towler and Bernard Ford of great Britain
- Ice Pairs Championship at Davos won by Belousova and Protopopov of the Soviet Union
Sports History
Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Davos won by Peggy Fleming of US
- Men's Figure Skating Championship in Davos won by Emmerich Danzer of Austria
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Howard, American baseball catcher (Seattle Mariners), born in Kenner, Louisiana
- Donal Logue, Canadian actor, born in Ottawa, Canada
- Gregg Rainwater, American actor (Buck Cross-Young Riders), born in Flint, Michigan
About February 27, 1966
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Ballad Of The Green Berets - SSgt Barry Sadler
#1 Song: These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra
