Historical Events
- George Gershwin's "Porgy & Bess" opens on Broadway with Anne Brown & Todd Duncan
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Acklin, American soul singer ("Love Makes A Woman"), and songwriter ("Have You Seen Her"), born in Oakland, California (d. 1998)
- Charles Bernstein, American composer of film and television scores, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Donnie Iris [Dominic Ierace], American rock musician (The Cruisers), born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
- Hans Dijkstal, Dutch minister of the Interior (VVD, 1994-98)
1943 Highlights
About February 28, 1943
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces