Historical Events
- Dick Button leads an unprecedented American sweep when he wins World Men's Figure Skating Championship in Paris; beats compatriots James Grogan and Hayes Alan Jenkins for his 5th straight world title
- Ice Dance Championship at Paris France won by Westwood & Demmy of Great Britain
- Ice Pairs Championship at Paris won by Ria Falk & Paul Falk of West Germany
- Ladies Figure Skating Champ in Paris won by Jacqueline du Bief of France
- The island of Heligoland is restored to German authority.
Famous Birthdays
- Bart Stupak, American politician (Rep-D-Michigan 1993-2011), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Raisa Smetanina, Soviet cross country skier (Olympic gold 10k & 4x5k relay 1976; 10k 1980; 4x5k relay 1992), born in Mokhcha, Russia
- Raúl González, Mexican racewalker (Olympic gold 50k 1984; WR 1978 3:45:52 & 3:41:20), born in China, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Sharon Dahlonega Raiford Bush, American television personality
- Susan Sennett, American actress (Big Bad Mama), born in Santa Monica, California
- Tim[othy] Powers, American sci-fi author (Last Call, Declare), born in Buffalo, New York
About February 29, 1952
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
