2001⚡ Event
Selby rail crash
A high-speed train crash occurred near Selby in North Yorkshire, England, killing 10 and injuring 82.
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What Happened on February 28?
Discover 15 historical moments on February 28 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on February 28(5)
2002⚡ Event
Religious violence in Gujarat
During a period of religious violence in Gujarat, India, mobs of Hindus attacked Muslims in Naroda Patiya and in Chamanpura, resulting in 166 deaths.
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2013⚡ Event
Pope Benedict XVI resigns
Benedict XVI became the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign from the papacy.
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2021⚡ Event
Manchester bus drivers strike
Bus drivers in Greater Manchester began an eleven-week strike, one of the longest in British transportation history.
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2026⚡ Event
US and Israel strike Iran
The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials.
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Famous Birthdays on February 28(5)
Notable Deaths on February 28(5)
2025🕊️ Death
David Johansen
David Johansen, American singer-songwriter and actor, is predicted to die.
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Miguel Piñera
Miguel Piñera, Chilean celebrity, night club owner and amateur musician, is predicted to die.
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2026🕊️ Death
Aziz Nasirzadeh
Aziz Nasirzadeh, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is predicted to die.
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2026🕊️ Death
Mohammad Pakpour
Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is predicted to die.
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February 28 in History
February 28 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 2001 to the present day.
Major Events on February 28
Among the most notable events on February 28: Selby rail crash (2001), Religious violence in Gujarat (2002), Pope Benedict XVI resigns (2013). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 28
Notable figures born on February 28 include Teun Koopmeiners, Luka Dončić, Moise Kean. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on February 28
Remembered figures who died on February 28 include David Johansen, Miguel Piñera, Ali Khamenei. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 28?
- February 28 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on February 28?
- One of the most notable events on February 28 is: Selby rail crash.
- Who was born on February 28?
- Famous figures born on February 28 include Teun Koopmeiners, Luka Dončić, Moise Kean.
- How many historical events happened on February 28?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on February 28, spanning centuries of world history.
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