Historical Events
- General Buller's troops relieve Ladysmith in Natal
Famous Birthdays
- Edna Manley, Jamaican sculptor 'motherof Jamaican art', born in Bournemouth, England (d. 1987)
- Laura Z. Hobson, American writer (Gentleman's Agreement), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 1986)
- Wolfram Hirth, German pilot (d. 1959)
About February 28, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces