Historical Events
NHL Record
Future Hockey Hall of Fame right wing Gordie Howe scores in the 3rd period to become first NHL player to score 800 career goals as Hartford Whalers beat St. Louis Blues, 3-0 at Springfield Civic Center
- Michael Bracey ends 59 h 55 m trapped in an elevator, England
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Conley, American rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (Saves the Day), born in Princeton. New Jersey
- Clinton Toopi, New Zealand rugby league centre (22 Tests; Auckland Warriors, Leeds Rhinos), born in Stratford, New Zealand
- Simon Gagné, Canadian ice hockey left wing (Winter Olympics gold 2002; World Cup gold 2004; NHL All Star 2001, 2007; Philadelphia Flyers), born in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada
- Taylor Twellman, American soccer forward (30 caps; New England Revolution), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Famous Deaths
- Gil Elvgren, American illustrator and commercial artist (Brown & Bigelow pin-up calendars), dies of cancer at 65
- Yigal Allon (né Peikowitz) Israeli politician (Deputy Prime Minister, 1968-74), dies of heart failure at 61
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About February 29, 1980
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
#1 Song: Atomic - Blondie
