February 29: What Happened on This Day in History
February 29th marks the 60th day of the Gregorian calendar year. There are 306 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on February 29th in history, famous birthdays on February 29th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to February 29.
What happened on February 29?
Here's what happened on February 29th in history:
- 2020: Joe Biden wins the South Carolina primary election.
- 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.
- 1996: The Soyuz TM-23 spacecraft successfully completes its mission and lands, continuing Russia's space exploration efforts.
- 1988: KWK-FM in St. Louis, Missouri changes its call letters to WKBG, a routine broadcast industry adjustment.
- 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.
- 1956: In Centerville, South Dakota, USA a building is hit by a falling meteorite.
- 1952: Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Paris won by Jacqueline du Bief of France.
- 1944: US troops land on Los Negros, Admirality Islands.
- 1932: Failed coup attempt by fascist Lapua Movement in Finland.
- 1916: Child labor: In South Carolina, the minimum working age for factory, mill, and mine workers is raised from twelve to fourteen years old.
What famous birthdays are on February 29?
On February 29th there are the following famous birthdays:
- Ja Rule (1976)
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 (1960)
Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.
- Michèle Morgan (1920)
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 (1944)
Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.
- Antonio Sabato (1972)
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 (1968)
Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.
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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.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day February 29?
The zodiac sign associated with February 29th is Pisces according to the Western Zodiac.