Historical Events
- 12-inch gun aboard USS Princeton explodes, killing Secretary of State Abel P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy Thomas Gilmer, and other high-ranking U.S. federal officials
- 6th Grand National: John Crickmere wins aboard 5/1 co-favourite Discount
Famous Deaths
- Abel P. Upshur, Secretary of State, dies in explosion on USS Princeton
- Thommas W. Gilmer, Navy Secretary, dies in explosion on USS Princeton
About February 28, 1844
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 179 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
