Historical Events
- Calvin Murphy (Hou), sets NBA record with 78 consecutive free throws
Seven Year Ache
Columbia Records releases "Seven Year Ache", the third studio album by Rosanne Cash; it is her commercial break-through and goes to #1 on the country music chart
- People's Republic of China throws out the Netherlands ambassador due to Dutch sales of submarines to Taiwan
Famous Birthdays
- Florent Serra, French tennis player, born in Bordeaux, France
About February 28, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbitt
- #1 Song: Shaddap You Face - Joe Dolce Music Theatre