Famous birthdays on February 28

Famous people born on February 28, from every year, and what happened on this day in history.

Born on February 28

February 28 in every year

Pick a year to see the world on that exact day: the news, the No. 1 song and who else was born.

Questions about February 28 birthdays

Who are famous people born on February 28?
Famous people born on February 28 include Michel de Montaigne (1533), Linus Pauling (1901), Frank Gehry (1929), Paul Krugman (1953), Gilbert Gottfried (1955).
What star sign is someone born on February 28?
Someone born on February 28 is a Pisces.
What is the birthstone for February 28?
The birthstone for February is amethyst.
How common is a birthday on February 28?
In the US, February 28 is the No. 168 most common birthday of the 366, with about 11,395 babies born on it on average (2000–2014).