Historical Events
- "Rugantino" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 28 performances
- Australian swimmer Dawn Fraser records the fastest 100m freestyle of her brilliant career; smashes her own world record 58.9s in Sydney; goes on to win her 3rd straight gold in the event at the Tokyo Olympics
Sports History
Cincinnati's Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson combine for a rare 40-40 performance as the Royals beat host Philadelphia 76ers, 117-114; NBA MVP Robertson has 43 points; Rookie of the Year Lucas, 40 rebounds
- NC high school basketball teams play to 56-54 score in 13 overtime
Famous Birthdays
- Guy Leech, Australian iron man (World Ironman C'ship 1986; World Ocean Paddling C'ship 1994; 7 x Uncle Toby's Super Series; 2 x Coolangatta Gold), born in Sydney, Australia
- Henrik Sundström, Swedish tennis player (rank #6 1984), born in Lund, Sweden
- Jahred Shane, Afro-Brazilian rapper/singer of Hed PE
- James RB Ogilvy, son of English princess Alexandra
Famous Deaths
- Frank Albertson, American actor (Psycho, It's a Wonderful Life, Alice Adams), dies in his sleep at 55
- Victor van Straelen, Flemish biologist and paleontologist, dies at 74
About February 29, 1964
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
#1 Song: Anyone Who Had A Heart - Cilla Black
