Historical Events
- 1st televised basketball game (U of Pitts beats Fordham U, 50-37)
- Richard Wright's "Native Son" published
- US population at 131,669,275 (12,865,518 African American (9.8%))
Famous Birthdays
- Joe South, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Games People Play), born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 2012)
Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti, Italian American race-car driver (1969 Indianapolis 500, 1978 Formula One World Champion), born in Montona, Italy
Mario Andretti
Famous Deaths
- Johan Braakensiek, Dutch political cartoonist (Green Amsterdammer), dies at 81
1940 Highlights
About February 28, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
