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February 26, 1970 was the 57th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 26, 1970 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 26, 1970, who was born and died on February 26, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Atakku No. 1) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 1970?
- February 26, 1970: What happened on that day?
- February 26, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 1970?
- February 26, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 26, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 1970?
What day of the week was February 26, 1970?
February 26, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 57th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 1970 can also be written as 2/26/1970 in the US and as 26/2/1970 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 26, 1970:
- Georgy opens at winter garden theater nyc for 4 performances
- Beatles release beatles again aka hey jude album
- National public radio incorporates as a non-profit corporation.
- Chevrolet release the second generation camaro.
February 26, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 26, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 26, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 1970 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 1970 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on February 26, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 10:19 pm and setting at 09:07 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1970.
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Who was born on February 26, 1970?
Famous people born on February 26, 1970:
- Mark Harper
An english politician and accountant minister of state for immigration.
- Scott Mahon
Australian rugby league player.
- Previn Twins
British notable family, twin son of actress mia farrow, conductor andre previn and matthew, matthew was born at 6:00 pm, sascha at 6.00 pm...
- Meeno Peluce in Amsterdam
Netherlands; actor (bad news bears).
- Ben Maruquin in Ventura
California, usa; field hockey sweeper.
- Katie O'Neill in Los Angeles
California, usa; actress ("together we stand").
- Sasha Danilovic
Bosnian basketball player: guard.
- Predrag Danilovic
- Cathrine Lindahl
- Fitzroy Simpson
- Travis Smith
- Linda Brava
- Ángel Luis
- Heli Rantanen
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
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Fats DominoFats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
![Johnny Cash]()
Johnny CashAmerican singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
![Michael Bolton]()
Michael BoltonAmerican singer, international star and social activist.
![Nate Ruess]()
Nate RuessNate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
![Mark Dacascos]()
Mark DacascosAmerican actor and martial artist.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![Jennifer Grant]()
Jennifer GrantAmerican actress, noted family.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Tony Randall]()
Tony RandallAmerican actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
![Bill Duke]()
Bill DukeActor (bird on a wire and predator).
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February 26, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 1 month old,
or 649 months and 30 days old,
or 2826 weeks
or 19782 days old,
if you were born on February 26, 1970.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1970?
There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 26, 1970.
February 26, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 26, 1970:
- Ethel Leginska
Composer dies at 83.
- Irina Aleksandrovna Romanova
- Ángel María de Rosa
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
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Constance FordActress (ada hobson - another world).
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
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February 26, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 1970:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 1970:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 26, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
- Sly & the Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Travelin' Band
- Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl
- The Guess Who - No Time
February 26, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1970 was Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) by Edison Lighthouse, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 26, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows)
- Canned Heat - Let's Work Together
- Peter Paul & Mary - Leavin' On A Jet Plane
- Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star
- The Jackson Five - I Want You Back
February 26, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1970 was Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 26, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 26, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
- The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
- The Delfonics - Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
- Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
- Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken
February 26, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Borsalino
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Jacques Deray
Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe
Country: Italy
The Things of Life
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Claude Sautet
Starring: Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Gérard Lartigau, Jean Bouise
The Lawyer
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Barry Newman, Harold Gould, Diana Muldaur, Robert Colbert
Metello
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias
Country: Italy
La pacifista
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Miklós Jancsó
Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti
Country: Italy
February 26, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Atakku no. 1
Release year: 1969
Manhunt
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Greg Barker
Look, Stranger
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Arielle Javitch
February 26, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Present At The Creation
By: Dean Acheson
Dean Acheson presents a detailed portrait of many world leaders and analyzes the process of policy making, the necessity to make a decision and the role of power in matters of state.
Puppet On A Chain
By: Alistair MacLean
The acclaimed master of suspense and action. The classic. Paul Sherman from Interpol's Narcotics Bureau flew to Amsterdam in search of a dope king.
Love & Will
By: Rollo May
"An exceptional book about sex and civilisation A significant contribution to contemporary morality. Rollo May argues that the heart of man's problem is his inability to grasp the true meaning of love, will, their source, and interrelation.
Mary Queen Of Scots
By: Antonia Fraser
Marie Antoinette author Her royal birth secured her claim to the thrones in two countries; her marriage with the young French dauphin promised a third glory crown.
Who was the US President on February 26, 1970?
On February 26, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1970?
On February 26, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1970?
On February 26, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on February 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
What happened in 1970?
1970 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The Epoch
- Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
- Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms
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What was the calendar for February 1970?
February 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
