Famous Birthdays
John Philip Holland (1840-1914)
Irish engineer and father of the modern submarine, born in Liscannor, Ireland
- William Harvey Carney, American Civil War soldier (first African-American to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor), born in Norfolk, Virginia (d. 1908)
1840 Highlights
About February 29, 1840
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 183 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
