There was not anything amazing historically that happened on February 26, 1970. The Beatles released the Hey Jude album and there were several famous birthdays.
The first Illinois Constitution was adopted on August 26, 1818.
The 15th amendment gave black males the right to vote. Congress passed this amendment on February 26, 1869 and it was ratified on February 3, 1870.
Waitingi Day happened- a treaty was signed between Britain and New Zealand.
December 26, 1776
I happened to be around in 1970 (and was a university student at the time) so I can speak from personal experience. We blamed the policies of the Nixon administration, which had needlessly prolonged the Vietnamese War, for the Kent State shootings.
February 26, 1970 was a Thursday.
February 26, 1970
Pat Paulsen's Half a Comedy Hour - 1970 1970-02-26 was released on: USA: 26 February 1970
Bakumatsu - 1970 was released on: Japan: 14 February 1970 (roadshow version) Japan: 28 February 1970 USA: 26 August 1970
All My Children - 1970 1987-02-26 was released on: USA: 26 February 1987
All My Children - 1970 1996-02-26 was released on: USA: 26 February 1996
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - 1962 1970-02-26 was released on: USA: 26 February 1970
NBC Nightly News - 1970 2012-02-26 was released on: USA: 26 February 2012
NBC Nightly News - 1970 2013-02-26 was released on: USA: 26 February 2013
Meeno Peluce was born on February 26, 1970.
Dragnet 1967 - 1967 Burglary The Dognappers 4-19 was released on: France: 26 February 1970 USA: 26 February 1970
Sean - 1970 was released on: France: 26 February 1970 USA: November 1970 (Chicago International Film Festival)