This Day in History for February 28

FEB 28 Saturday 2026
Featured event 2026

Iran war

The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials.

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On This Day Quote

“No legacy is so rich as honesty.”

— William Shakespeare
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What happened on this day

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  1. 2026
    List of attacks during the 2026 Iran war

    The United States and Israel launch attacks across Iran, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Retaliatory strikes are launched by Iran against US military bases in the Gulf, with explosions reported in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE.

  2. 2024
    Prime Minister Modi of India inaugurates the 2nd Space Port of India -…

    Prime Minister Modi of India inaugurates the 2nd Space Port of India - Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport.

  3. 2023
    Tempi train crash

    Two trains collide south of the Vale of Tempe in Greece, leading to the deaths of at least 57 people and leaving 58 missing and 85 injured.

  4. 2013
    Pope Benedict XVI resigns as the pope of the Catholic Church

    Pope Benedict XVI resigns as the pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first pope to do so voluntarily since Pope Gregory XII in 1415.

  5. 2002
    Gujarat violence

    During the religious violence in Gujarat, 97 people are killed in the Naroda Patiya massacre and 69 in the Gulbarg Society massacre.

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On This Day Quote

“No legacy is so rich as honesty.”

— William Shakespeare

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on February 28?

One highlighted entry is from 2026: The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials.

Who was born on February 28?

People listed for February 28 include Vitor Roque (2005), Moise Kean (2000), and Josip Šutalo (2000).

What observances fall on February 28?

Observances listed for February 28 include Peace Memorial Day (Taiwan), Christian feast day: February 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics), and Andalusia Day (Spain).

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