Famous Birthdays
- Gustave Kerker, German born American composer for Broadway musicals (The Belle of New York), born in Hertford, Germany (d. 1923)
Famous Deaths
- André Dumont, Belgian geologist, dies at 48
1857 Highlights
About February 28, 1857
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
