Historical Events
- 13 die in a train crash in Swampscott, Massachusetts
- American engineer Wright Forrester issued a patent for computer core memory
Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Nicholl, Irish soccer defender (73 caps Northern Ireland; Manchester United 197 games) and manager (Millwall, Raith Rovers, Cowdenbeath), born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Mike Tenay, American wrestling commentator
Famous Deaths
- Emile Buisson, French murderer executed (b. 1902)
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About February 28, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years and 2 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Memories Are Made Of This - Dean Martin
