What happened on February 26, 1951?

Headlines from February 26, 1951

• ⛸️ Button Wins Fourth Title – Button secures his fourth consecutive title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Milan, scoring 183.7 points.
• 🏆 Hoppe Retains Billiard Title – Billiards champion Hoppe wins his 10th World 3-Cushion Crown with six consecutive victories.
• 🌍 A.D.A. Convention Ends – 500 delegates conclude a four-day convention endorsing home and foreign policies for the U.S. and the world.
• 🚁 Helicopter Unit Rescues – A helicopter unit saves 200 lives, rescuing three wounded Marines during a mission in Korea.
• 🌞 Sunny Day Draws Crowds – A sunny day prompts thousands to visit parks and enjoy outdoor activities, signaling the start of spring.
• 📈 Steel Production Increases – Steel production rises to 99.5% for the week, despite a rail strike affecting output.
• 📊 Grumman's Profits Surge – Grumman reports a net profit of $6.24 million in 1950, nearly double the previous year's earnings.
• 🏅 Olympic Trials Begin – Art Tokle wins the Olympic trials with a final flight of 281 feet in ski jumping.
• ✈️ U.S. Civil Aviation Aid – The C.A.A. chief outlines steps for new plane deliveries and traffic facilities to enhance civil aviation.
• 📚 Parent Education Leaders – The Child Study Association sets up a training course for parent education with support from the Marshall Field Fund.