Historical Events
- Feb 28 Scottish Presbyterians sign National Convent, Greyfriars, Edinburgh
Famous Weddings
- Feb 11 Dutch countess Louise of Solms marries earl John of Brederode
Famous Deaths
- Feb 28 Claude Gaspard Bachet de Meziriac, French mathematician and poet, dies at 56
- Feb 28 Henri duc de Rohan, French soldier and Huguenot leader, dies
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey