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Historical events & facts — February 28
What happened on February 28?
On February 28, 1953, scientists James Watson and Francis Crick announced at the Eagle pub in Cambridge that they had discovered the structure of DNA, the double helix. The discovery, published in Nature on April 25, revolutionised modern biology and medicine. In 1962 they received the Nobel Prize in Medicine, along with Maurice Wilkins, while their colleague Rosalind Franklin was unjustly excluded.
On February 28, 1922, the United Kingdom declared the end of the British Protectorate over Egypt, formally recognising its independence, though with significant reservations that maintained British control over the Suez Canal and the country's defence. Full Egyptian independence would not be achieved until 1952 with the Free Officers' Revolution that overthrew King Farouk and brought Nasser to power.
On February 28, 1983, the final episode of the television series MASH* — set in a field hospital during the Korean War — was broadcast, to an audience of 106 million American viewers, making it the most-watched episode in US television history for decades. The series, aired from 1972 to 1983, was known for its humour and anti-war critique.
Notable birthdays — February 28
Famous people born on February 28
Peter Medawar
Sir Peter Brian Medawar was a Brazilian-born biologist and writer of Lebanese-British descent who, from a succession of research and teaching posts, and senior U.K. biomedical leadership positions, contributed seminal discoveries in immunology, including one honoured by a Nobel Prize to him and Australian Mac Burnet in 1960.
Tommy Tune
Thomas James Tune is an American actor, dancer, singer, theatre director, producer, and choreographer. Over the course of his career, he has won ten Tony Awards, the National Medal of Arts, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dino Zoff
Dino Zoff is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, he is the oldest ever winner of the World Cup, which he lifted as captain of the Italy national team in the 1982 tournament, at the age of 40 years, 4 months and 13 days.
Syreeta Wright
Syreeta Wright, known as Syreeta, was an American singer-songwriter, best known for her music during the early 1970s through the early 1980s. Wright's career heights were songs in collaboration with her ex-husband Stevie Wonder and musical artist Billy Preston.
Ricky Steamboat
Richard Henry Blood Sr., better known by his ring name Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat, is an American retired professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is best known for his work with the American Wrestling Association (AWA), Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and the World Wrestling Federation.
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