February 28 is the 59th day of the year. 306 days remain until the end of the year (307 in leap years).
"The value of life lies not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them."
Michel de Montaigne
Born today
Michel de Montaigne, 1533, French philosopher and essayist
Observances
Kalevala Day, also known as the Finnish Culture Day (Finland)
National Science Day (India)
Peace Memorial Day (Taiwan)
National Science Day (US)
National Pink Day (US)