Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Jordan, CFL cornerback (Calgary Stampeders)
- Brian O'Neal, NFL full back (SF 49ers)
- Corey Mayfield, NFL defensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars)
- Dave Brown, NFL quarterback (NY Giants)
- Troy Mallette, Sudbury, NHL left wing (Ottawa Senators)
Famous Deaths
- Mark Rothko [Marcus Rothkovich], Latvian-American abstract expressionist (Green on Blue), takes his own life at 66
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About February 25, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years and 2 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
#1 Song: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse
