What are the important events that happened on February 28, 1940? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
February 28, 1940: Facts & Myths About This Day
February 28, 1940 is the 59th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 307 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 15, 1940 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘pentacontaenneagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $1,427.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Pisces is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Dragon is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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February 28, 1940 Historical Events
- 1940 –Basketball is televised for the first time (Fordham University vs. the University of Pittsburgh in Madison Square Garden).
Who were born on February 28, 1940?
- 1940 –Joe South, American singer
- 1940 –Mario Andretti, Italian-American race car driver
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