Historical Events
Baseball Record
Future Baseball Hall of Fame right fielder Hank Aaron becomes first player to earn $200,000 average annual salary; signs 3-year deal with Atlanta Braves after one of his best seasons – .327 average, 47 HRs and 118 RBIs
- Jack Anderson discloses Dita Beard (ITT) memo indicating antitrust charges were dropped for $400,000 contribution to Republican Party
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Sabato Jr, actor (Jagger Cates-General Hospital)
- Dave Williams, American singer (Drowning Pool) (d. 2002)
Pedro Sánchez (51 years old)
Spanish economist and politician, Prime Minister of Spain (2018-), born in Madrid, Spain
Born in 1972
About February 29, 1972
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years and 7 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Without You - Nilsson
#1 Song: Son of My Father - Chicory Tip
