Historical Events
- Failed coup attempt by fascist Lapua Movement in Finland
- TIME magazine features eccentric American politician William "Alfalfa" Murray on its cover after Murray stated his intention to run for President of the United States.
Famous Birthdays
- Gavin Stevens, Australian cricket batsman (4 Tests), born in Glenelg, South Australia
- Gene Golub, American mathematician (d. 2007)
- Jaguar [Sérgio Jaguaribe], Brazilian cartoonist, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Masten Gregory, American auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans 1961, 65 [Jochen Rindt]), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1985)
- Reri Grist, African-American coloratura soprano
About February 29, 1932
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
