What Happened on February 28?

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EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 28

Explore the most important historical events that happened on February 28, featuring key moments that shaped the world.

1948 Accra riots
1948 Accra riots
Year: 1948
The 1948 Accra riots erupted following a march by ex-servicemen of the Gold Coast Regiment towards the seat of the colonial government at Christiansborg Castle where they were fired upon by Superintendant Colin Imray leading to the killing of Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe and Private Odartey Lamptey and the arrest of the Big Six in the Gold Coast.
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February 28 incident
February 28 incident
Year: 1947
February 28 incident: In Taiwan, civil disorder is put down with the death of an estimated 18,000 - 28,000 civilians.
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Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County, Kentucky
Year: 1958
A school bus in Floyd County, Kentucky hits a wrecker truck and plunges down an embankment into the rain-swollen Levisa Fork river. The driver and 26 children die in one of the worst school bus accidents in U.S. history.
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Discoverer 1
Discoverer 1
Year: 1959
Discoverer 1, an American spy satellite that is the first object intended to achieve a polar orbit, is launched but fails to achieve orbit.
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Northrop T-38 Talon
Northrop T-38 Talon
Year: 1966
A NASA T-38 Talon crashes into the McDonnell Aircraft factory while attempting a poor-visibility landing at Lambert Field, St. Louis, killing astronauts Elliot See and Charles Bassett.
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1925 Charlevoix–Kamouraska earthquake
1925 Charlevoix–Kamouraska earthquake
Year: 1925
The Charlevoix-Kamouraska earthquake strikes northeastern North America.
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USS Princeton (1843)
USS Princeton (1843)
Year: 1844
A gun explodes on board the steam warship USS Princeton during a pleasure cruise down the Potomac River, killing six, including Secretary of State Abel Upshur. President John Tyler, who was also on board, was not injured from the blast.
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Fourth Council of Constantinople (Catholic Church)
Fourth Council of Constantinople (Catholic Church)
Year: 870
The Fourth Council of Constantinople closes.
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BIRTHS ON FEBRUARY 28

Discover famous people and historical figures born on February 28, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.

Storm Thorgerson
Storm Thorgerson
Year of birth: 1944
Storm Thorgerson, English graphic designer (died 2013)
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Barbara Acklin
Barbara Acklin
Year of birth: 1943
Barbara Acklin, American singer-songwriter (died 1998)
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Frank Bonner
Frank Bonner
Year of birth: 1942
Frank Bonner, American actor and television director (died 2021)
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Sepp Maier
Sepp Maier
Year of birth: 1944
Sepp Maier, German footballer and manager
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Edward Greenspan
Edward Greenspan
Year of birth: 1944
Edward Greenspan, Canadian lawyer and author (died 2014)
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Syreeta Wright
Syreeta Wright
Year of birth: 1946
Syreeta Wright, American singer-songwriter (died 2004)
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Bubba Smith
Bubba Smith
Year of birth: 1945
Bubba Smith, American football player and actor (died 2011)
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Kelly Bishop
Kelly Bishop
Year of birth: 1944
Kelly Bishop, American actress
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DEATHS ON FEBRUARY 28

Look back at notable individuals who passed away on February 28, and learn about their lasting influences on history.

Zara Cully
Zara Cully
Year of death: 1978
Zara Cully, American actress (born 1892)
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Edmund Lincoln Anderson was an American actor and comedian. To a generation of early radio and television comedy audiences, he was known as "Rochester".

"> Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
Year of death: 1977
Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, American actor and comedian (born 1905)
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Neville Cardus
Neville Cardus
Year of death: 1975
Neville Cardus, English cricket and music writer (born 1888)
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Ruby Keeler
Ruby Keeler
Year of death: 1993
Ruby Keeler, Canadian-American actress and dancer (born 1909)
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Arkady Shevchenko
Arkady Shevchenko
Year of death: 1998
Arkady Shevchenko, Ukrainian diplomat (born 1930)
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Chris Brasher
Chris Brasher
Year of death: 2003
Chris Brasher, Guyanese-English runner and journalist, co-founded the London Marathon (born 1928)
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Mary Stuart (actress)
Mary Stuart (actress)
Year of death: 2002
Mary Stuart, American actress and singer (born 1926)
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Helmut Zacharias
Helmut Zacharias
Year of death: 2002
Helmut Zacharias, German violinist and composer (born 1920)
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HOLIDAYS ON FEBRUARY 28

See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on February 28 around the world.

February 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
February 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: February 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Kalevala Day
Kalevala Day
Kalevala Day, also known as the Finnish Culture Day (Finland)
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Andalusia Day
Andalusia Day
Andalusia Day (Spain)
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National Science Day
National Science Day
National Science Day (India)
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Peace Memorial Day
Peace Memorial Day
Peace Memorial Day (Taiwan)
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