Historical Events
- Anti-Armenian pogrom in Azerbaijan, 30 killed
- British television programme "That's Life!" surprises guest Nicholas Winton with an audience full of grown-up children that he saved from German-occupied Czechoslovakia, bringing them to safety in the UK
- Pat Verbeek becomes 1st NJ Devil to score 4 goals in an NHL game
- XV Winter Olympic Games close in Calgary, Canada
World Record
Yvonne van Gennip skates world record 5 km ladies (7:14.13)
Famous Birthdays
- Markéta Irglová, Czech Academy Award-winning songwriter ("Falling Slowly"), singer, and actress (Once), born in Valašské Meziříčí, Czechia
Famous Deaths
- Harvey Kuenn, American baseball utility (AL batting champion 1959; 10 × All-Star 1953–1960²; Detroit Tigers), dies from heart disease and diabetes at 57
- Kylie Tennant, Australian novelist (Battlers, Lost Haven), dies at 75
- Mikha`il Na'imah, Lebanese playwright, dies at 99
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About February 28, 1988
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Father Figure - George Michael
#1 Song: I Should Be So Lucky - Kylie Minogue
