Famous Birthdays
- Alan Loveday, New Zealand and British violinist, born in Palmerston North, New Zealand (d. 2016)
- Joss Ackland, British actor (Queenie, To Kill a Priest), born in London, England (d. 2023) [1]
- McHenry Boatwright, American operatic singer, born in Tennille, Georgia (d. 1994)
- Tempest Storm [Annie Blanche Banks], American burlesque and film performer, born in Eastman, Georgia (d. 2021)
- Terry Lewis, Australian disgraced police officer (Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service, 1976-87), and convict (corruption, forgery), born in Australia (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Adolphe Appia, Swiss set designer and theorist (Wagner opera sets), dies at 65
- Armando Diaz, Italian marshal and minister of War (1922-24), dies at 66
- Ina Coolbrith, first poet laureate of California (b. 1841)
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights
About February 29, 1928
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
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