Famous Birthdays
Bernadette Peters (76 years old)
American Tony Award-winning stage and screen actress and singer (Sunday in the Park with George; The Jerk; Pennies From Heaven), and author, born in Queens, New York
- Mercedes Ruehl, American Tony and Academy Award-winning stage and screen actress (Lost in Yonkers; The Fisher King; Crazy People), born in Queens, New York
- Mike Figgis, British film director and screenwriter (Leaving Las Vegas), born in Carlisle, England
- Willie Donnell Smith, American fashion designer (WilliWear), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1987)
About February 28, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years and 2 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces