Famous Birthdays
- Morarji Desai, Indian politician and activist, 4th Prime Minister of India (1977-79), born in Bhadeli, British India (d. 1995)
- Stanley Swash, British businessman (CEO of Woolworths) (d. 1997)
- William A. Wellman, American film director (Star is Born 1937), born in Brookline, Massachusetts (d. 1975)
- Wladimir Rudolfovich Vogel, Swiss composer, born in Zurich (d. 1984)
About February 29, 1896
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces