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February 28
Born on February 28? You're a Pisces with the Amethyst birthstone.
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February 28 Zodiac Sign
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Element: Water
compassionateartisticintuitivegentlewise
Birthstone
Amethyst
Birth Flower
Violet
Season
Winter
Numerology 3
A number of creativity, expression, and joyful communication.
February 28: This Day in History
- 1784— John Wesley chartered the Methodist Church in the United States in Baltimore, Maryland.
- 1953— Francis Crick and James Watson announced they had determined the double-helix structure of DNA, unlocking the secret of genetic inheritance.
- 1983— The final episode of M*A*S*H aired on CBS, attracting 106 million viewers — the most watched TV episode in U.S. history at the time.
- 1993— Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms raided the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas.
- 2013— Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years, ending his eight-year pontificate.
Famous Birthdays on February 28
- Vincente Minnelli (1903) — Hollywood director, father of Liza Minnelli
- Zero Mostel (1915) — actor, Fiddler on the Roof
- Mario Andretti (1940) — Formula 1 champion and racing legend
- Bernadette Peters (1948) — Broadway actress and singer
- Ali MacGraw (1939) — actress, Love Story
Did You Know? February 28 Fun Facts
- The M*A*S*H finale on February 28, 1983, drew more viewers than any other U.S. TV episode at the time — a record that stood for 27 years.
- Pope Benedict XVI's resignation on February 28, 2013, was the first papal resignation since Gregory XII stepped down in 1415.
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