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What Happened on February 29, 1812

Famous Birthdays

  • Hermann Hirschboch, German composer and music critic, born in Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia (now Germany) (d. 1888)
  • Sir James Wilson, Premier of Tasmania (d. 1880, also on 29 February)

About February 29, 1812

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 212 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Pisces