Famous Birthdays
- Faan Rautenbach, South African rugby player, born in Bethlehem, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Angela Baddeley, English actress (Speckled Band), dies at 71
- Florence Ballard, American pop and R&B singer (The Supremes, 1959-67 - "Buttered Popcorn"; "Where Did Our Love Go"), dies of a heart attack at 32
- Michael Polanyi, Hungarian-English chemist, economist and philosopher (claimed all knowledge relied on personal judgments), dies at 84
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About February 22, 1976
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Theme From S.W.A.T. - Rhythm Heritage
#1 Song: December '63 (Oh What A Night) - Four Seasons
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