Notable people born on February 28

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People born on this day

Linus PaulingAmerican scientist (1901–1994)Born in 1901 · View source ↗1901

Paul KrugmanAmerican economist (born 1953)Born in 1953 · View source ↗1953

Frank GehryCanadian and American architect (1929–2025)Born in 1929 · View source ↗1929

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on February 28, 2026

Moon phaseWaxing gibbousCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction90 %

Distance to the Moon373,500 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacPiscesTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. RomanusA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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