Historical Events
- February 29 is followed by February 30 in Sweden, in a move to abolish the Swedish calendar for a return to the Old style.
1712 Highlights
About February 29, 1712
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Friday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 312 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
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