February 28th (1885) was a Saturday. 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, 1885
» The American Telephone and Telegraph Company is incorporated in New York as the subsidiary of American Bell Telephone. (American Bell would later merge with its subsidiary.)
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)