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2013

Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation. He is the first pope to step down since 1415.

1996

Princess Diana agrees to divorce her husband, Prince Charles. She will later say that this was the saddest day of her life.

1991

The Gulf War ends after Iraq agrees to a ceasefire following its withdrawal from Kuwait.

1984

The 26th Grammy Awards: Michael Jackson wins 8 Grammys, a record.

1983

The final episode of the TV series “MASH” airs on CBS. A record 125 million people watch it.

U2 releases its third studio album, “War,” featuring the protest song “Sunday Bloody Sunday.”

1977

The Canadian Parliament establishes VIA Rail Canada Inc., a passenger rail service across Canada.

1952

Vincent Massey is appointed Governor General of Canada. He is the first Canadian-born person to hold this office.

1935

DuPont scientist Wallace Carothers invents nylon.

It happened on… February 28

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