Q: What happened on February 29?

Here's what happened on February 29th in history: Feb 29, 2020 : Joe Biden wins the South Carolina primary election. Feb 29, 2004 : Jean-Bertrand Aristide resigns as president of Haiti. The chief justice of the Haitian Supreme Court, Boniface Alexandre, is sworn in as interim president following political unrest and a potential coup. Feb 29, 1996 : The Soyuz TM-23 spacecraft successfully completes its mission and lands, continuing Russia's space exploration efforts. Feb 29, 1988 : KWK-FM in St. Louis, Missouri changes its call letters to WKBG, a routine broadcast industry adjustment. Feb 29, 1972 : Journalist Jack Anderson discloses the Dita Beard memo, revealing allegations that antitrust charges were dropped in exchange for a $400,000 contribution to the Republican Party, highlighting potential political corruption. Feb 29, 1956 : In Centerville, South Dakota, USA a building is hit by a falling meteorite. Feb 29, 1952 : Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Paris won by Jacqueline du Bief of France. Feb 29, 1944 : US troops land on Los Negros, Admirality Islands. Feb 29, 1932 : Failed coup attempt by fascist Lapua Movement in Finland. Feb 29, 1916 : Child labor: In South Carolina, the minimum working age for factory, mill, and mine workers is raised from twelve to fourteen years old.

Q: What day of the year is February 29?

February 29th marks the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 306 days remaining until the end of the year. February 29th is the 29th day of the month of February.

Q: What day of the week is February 29?

On February 29th, 2024 the day of the week is Thursday .

Q: What zodiac sign is associated with the day February 29?

The zodiac sign associated with February 29th is Pisces according to the Western Zodiac .

Question 1

What happened on February 29?

Accepted Answer

Here's what happened on February 29th in history:

Feb 29, 2020: Joe Biden wins the South Carolina primary election.
Feb 29, 2004: Jean-Bertrand Aristide resigns as president of Haiti. The chief justice of the Haitian Supreme Court, Boniface Alexandre, is sworn in as interim president following political unrest and a potential coup.
Feb 29, 1996: The Soyuz TM-23 spacecraft successfully completes its mission and lands, continuing Russia's space exploration efforts.
Feb 29, 1988: KWK-FM in St. Louis, Missouri changes its call letters to WKBG, a routine broadcast industry adjustment.
Feb 29, 1972: Journalist Jack Anderson discloses the Dita Beard memo, revealing allegations that antitrust charges were dropped in exchange for a $400,000 contribution to the Republican Party, highlighting potential political corruption.
Feb 29, 1956: In Centerville, South Dakota, USA a building is hit by a falling meteorite.
Feb 29, 1952: Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Paris won by Jacqueline du Bief of France.
Feb 29, 1944: US troops land on Los Negros, Admirality Islands.
Feb 29, 1932: Failed coup attempt by fascist Lapua Movement in Finland.
Feb 29, 1916: Child labor: In South Carolina, the minimum working age for factory, mill, and mine workers is raised from twelve to fourteen years old.

Question 2

What famous birthdays are on February 29?

Accepted Answer

On February 29th there are the following famous birthdays:

Ja Rule Ja rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.
Tony Robbins Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.
Michèle Morgan French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...
Dennis Farina Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.
Dinah Shore American entertainer.
Alex Rocco Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).
Antonio Sabato Antonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...
Frank Woodley Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.
Joss Ackland London, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").

Question 3

Who died on February 29?

Accepted Answer

On February 29th the following celebrities died:

Davy Jones English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).
Dieter Laser German actor (b. 1942).
Joycelin Bates Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.
Dalma Döbrentei Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.
Jerome Lawrence American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.
Edith Wake Edith Wake was a British novelist who wrote several novels set in the English countryside.
Ina Coolbrith Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.
Ramon Casas Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.
Dennis Danell American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).
Frank Albertson Actor (chico & man room service), dies aged 55.

Question 4

What day of the year is February 29?

Accepted Answer

February 29th marks the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 306 days remaining until the end of the year. February 29th is the 29th day of the month of February.

Question 5

What day of the week is February 29?

Accepted Answer

On February 29th, 2024 the day of the week is Thursday.

Question 6

What zodiac sign is associated with the day February 29?

Accepted Answer

The zodiac sign associated with February 29th is Pisces according to the Western Zodiac.

Question 7

What is special about the Pisces sign?

Accepted Answer

<ul><li><a href='/horoscope/diving-into-the-depths-of-pisces-understanding-the-complexities-of-the-twelfth-sign'>Pisces personality traits and attitude</a></li><li><a href='/horoscope/pisces-in-love-the-most-and-least-compatible-signs-for-marriage'>Pisces most and least compatible signs</a></li><li><a href='/horoscope/discovering-the-dual-personalities-of-babies-born-in-february-an-exploration-of-aquarius-and-pisces'>Why February born are so special</a></li></ul>

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