Historical Events
- Dutch scientists produce solid helium
Famous Birthdays
- Alf Gover, English cricket fast bowler (4 Tests; Surrey CCC) and coach (Frank Tyson, Viv Richards, Andy Roberts, Ian Bishop; Surrey), born in Epsom, Surrey, England (d. 2001)
- Balthus [Balthazar Klossowski], French Polish painter (Valerie), born in Paris, France (d. 2001)
- Bob Pearce, American wrestler (Olympic gold bantamweight freestyle 1932), born in Wyaconda, Missouri (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- John Hope, 1st Marquess of Linlithgow, first Governor-General of Australia (as Lord Hopetoun)
- Pat Garrett, American Western lawman, dies at 57
1908 Highlights
About February 29, 1908
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
