What Happened on February 28, 1957

Historical Events

Sports History

Jockey Johnny Longden's 5,000th career victory


Famous Birthdays

  • Ainsley Harriott, British celebrity chef
  • Cindy Wilson, American rock vocalist (B-52's - "Love Shack"), born in Athens, Georgia
  • Ian Smith, New Zealand cricket wicket-keeper (63 Tests, 2 x 100, HS 173, 176 dismissals; Central Districts, Auckland) and broadcaster (Sky Sports, SEN), born in Nelson, New Zealand
  • Ian Stanley, British rock keyboardist and songwriter (Tears For Fears, 1981-87 - "Shout"; "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"), born in Bath, England
  • John Turturro, American actor (Brain Donor, Color of Money, Jungle Fever), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Paul Delph, American rock session and touring keyboardist and producer, born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1996)
  • Phil Gould, British rock drummer and percussionist (Level 42 - "Something About You"), born in Hong Kong
Born in 1957
1957 Highlights

About February 28, 1957

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Young Love - Tab Hunter