Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Raich, Austrian alpine ski racer, born in Innsbruck, Austria
- Jamaal Tinsley, American basketball player, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Jeanne Cherhal, French singer-songwriter, born in Nantes, France
- Louise Woodward, English nanny who killed eight-month-old Matthew Eappen in 1997, born in Elton, Cheshire
- Mariano Zabaleta, Argentine tennis player, born in Tandil, Argentina
Famous Deaths
- (Pil Lip) Philip Ahn, American actor (Kung Fu - as "Master Kan"; Thoroughly Modern Millie), dies from pneumonia at 72
- Eric Frank Russell, sci-fi author (Hugo, Deep Space), dies at 73
1978 Highlights
About February 28, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Love Is) Thicker Than Water - Andy Gibb
#1 Song: Take A Chance On Me - Abba
