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February 29th - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on February 29th. If you celebrate your birthday on February 29th, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
February 29th 1792
Composer Gioacchino Rossini was born.
February 29th 1904
The American orchestra leader Jimmy Dorsey was born.
February 29th 1928
The English actor Joss Ackland was born.
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Some of the famous people who died on this day
February 29th 1940
The novelist Edward Frederic Benson died.
February 29th 1984
The actor Roland Culver died, age 83.
February 29th 1992
The British actor Johnny Mack died, age 70.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
February 29th 1960
An earthquake in Agadir, Morocco killed over 12,000 people.
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