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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 28 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on February 28(5)
Deaths on February 28(5)
2025🕊️ Death
David Johansen
American singer-songwriter and actor David Johansen died at age 75.
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Miguel Piñera
Chilean musician and entertainer Miguel Piñera died at age 70.
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2026🕊️ Death
Ali Khamenei
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died during the 2026 Iran war.
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2026🕊️ Death
Aziz Nasirzadeh
Iranian defense minister Aziz Nasirzadeh died during the 2026 Iran war.
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2026🕊️ Death
Mohammad Pakpour
Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander Mohammad Pakpour died during the 2026 Iran war.
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February 28 in History
February 28 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 28
Examples currently recorded for February 28 include Selby rail crash (2001), Religious violence in Gujarat (2002), Pope Benedict XVI resigns (2013). View all events →
Birthdays on February 28
People recorded as born on February 28 include Teun Koopmeiners, Luka Dončić, Moise Kean. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 28: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 28?
- One event currently recorded for February 28 is: Selby rail crash.
- Who was born on February 28?
- People recorded as born on February 28 include Teun Koopmeiners, Luka Dončić, Moise Kean.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 28?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 28.
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