February 28th (1849) was a Wednesday. It's the 56th day of the year (57th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 309 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 28th February, 1849
» Regular steamboat service from the west to the east coast of the United States begins with the arrival of the SS California 1848 6 in San Francisco Bay, 4 months 22 days after leaving New York Harbor.
February 28th Holidays in History
» Christian Calendar of saints e.g Feast Day:
» Abercius (martyr)
» Pope Hilarius e.g Hilarius
» Mar Abba
» Oswald of Worcester
» Romanus of Condat
» Saints Rufinus named Rufinus
» Anna Julia Cooper and Elizabeth Evelyn Wright (Episcopal Church (USA))
» February 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Kalevala Day, the day of Culture of Finland e.g Finnish Culture. (Finland)
» National Science Day (India)
» Public holidays in the Republic of China or Peace Memorial Day (Taiwan)