Famous Birthdays
- James "Soup" Perkins, American jockey (Kentucky Derby 1985; winningest jockey in America 1895), born in Lexington, Kentucky (d. 1911)
About February 28, 1879
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces