Historical Events
- Carole Bayer (Sager) and George Fischoff's musical "Georgy" opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 4 performances
- The Beatles release "Hey Jude" compilation album in US (originally to be titled "Beatles Again")
Famous Birthdays
- Katie O'Neill, American actress (Together We Stand), born in Los Angeles, California
- Meeno Peluce, Dutch actor (Bad News Bears), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Sasha Danilovic, Serbian NBA guard (Miami Heat), born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Famous Deaths
- Ethel Leginska [Liggins], British pianist, conductor, composer, and music educator, dies of a stroke at 83
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About February 26, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 1 month and 21 days
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
