On This Day - February 29, 2026

National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for February 29, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.

2026

Ongoing National Weeks

These observances run for a full week; this calendar day falls inside the week.

Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more weekly observances. See the full weeks list for March.

Ongoing National Months

These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.

Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for March.

Global Observances

International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).

Historical Events on March 1

Events that occurred on March 1 throughout history

1872

The United States Congress establishes Yellowstone National Park as the world's first national park.

1921

The U.S. Patent Office issues patent no. 1,370,316 to Harry Houdini for a diving suit.

1955

Sun Records releases its first single "Drivin' Slow" by saxophonist Johnny London.

1984

Cyndi Lauper appears on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show making her U.S. television debut. She performs "Girls Just Want to Have Fun."

Born on March 1

People born on March 1

Glenn Miller (1904

Catherine Bach

Ron Howard

Jerri Nielsen

Paula Sperber-Carter

Harry Belafonte

Dinah Shore

Harry Caray

Ralph Ellison

Hiram Bronson Granbury

Robert Christie Buchanan

William Cushing