Born on February 29th

If you were born on February 29th we wish you a very Happy Birthday and all the best!!!

Let’s see who else was born on this day. What happened in history on your birthday?

Gioachino Rossini

Gioachino Rossini – 1792 – an Italian composer, widely considered as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. He is best known for his operas, which include “The Barber of Seville,” “La Cenerentola” and “William Tell”.

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland – 1928 – an English actor known for his work in films such as, “The Hunt for Red October,” “Lethal Weapon 2” and “K-19: The Widowmaker”. He has also appeared in numerous television shows, including “The Bill,” “New Tricks” and “Midsomer Murders.”

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Tempest Storm

Tempest Storm – 1928 – an American burlesque dancer and actress. She was known for her performances in the 1950s and 1960s, during which she became one of the most famous burlesque performers of her time. She also appeared in films such as “Babes in Toyland” and “French Peep Show”.

Alex Rocco

Alex Rocco – 1936 – an American actor, best known for his role as a character of Moe Greene in the classic film “The Godfather.” He also appeared in a number of other notable films, including “The Friends of Eddie Coyle,” “Get Shorty” and “That Thing You Do!”

Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina – 1944 – an American actor, most famous for his portrayal of detective Joe Fontana on “Law & Order” and his role as mobster Jimmy Serrano in the film “Midnight Run.” He also appeared in other films such as “Get Shorty,” “Out of Sight” and “Saving Private Ryan”.

Phyllis Frelich

Phyllis Frelich – 1944 – an American actress. She was deaf and her work as an actress was notable for her use of Sign Language. Frelich’s most famous role was in the Broadway production of “Children of a Lesser God,” for which she won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She also appeared in a number of films, including “Love is Never Silent,” “The Doctor” and “Sweet Nothing in My Ear.”

Susan Sennett

Susan Sennett – 1952 – an American actress best known for her role in the film “Big Bad Mama.” Sennett also appeared in other films such as “Black Eye” and “The Elevator,” as well as on television shows “The Rockford Files” and “The Blue Knight.”

Tony Robbins

Tony Robbins – 1960 – an American author, speaker and life coach. He is known for his motivational speeches and his bestselling books, including “Awaken the Giant Within” and “Unlimited Power.” Robbins has worked with a wide range of clients, including politicians, celebrities, and business leaders, to help them achieve their goals and improve their lives.

Antonio Sabato Jr

Antonio Sabato Jr – 1972 – an Italian-American actor. His notable film roles include Jagger Cates on the soap opera “General Hospital”, Dante Damiano on the soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful” and Jack Parezi on the TV series “Melrose Place”.

Ja Rule

Ja Rule – 1976 – an American singer. He has released several successful albums, including “Rule 3:36” and “Pain Is Love”. In addition to his music career, Ja Rule has also appeared in a number of films, including “The Fast and the Furious” and “Half Past Dead.”

What happened in history on February 29th?

Gone With The Wind

1940 – “Gone With The Wind” won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress for Vivien Leigh. The film was directed by Victor Fleming and starred Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara and Clark Gable as Rhett Butler.

Hattie McDaniel

1940 – Hattie McDaniel won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her performance as Mammy in the film “Gone with the Wind”, making her the first African American to win an Oscar.

Playboy Club

1960 – The first Playboy Club opened in Chicago, Illinois. The club was a members-only establishment that featured waitresses dressed in revealing costumes known as “Bunny suits”.

The Beatles

1968 – The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The album is considered one of the most influential and iconic albums in the history of popular music.

Did you know?…

hammer

The two flat surfaces on either side of the hammer head are called cheeks. The two main sides of a hammer are called the “face” and the “peen”. The face is the flat part of the hammer that is used to strike an object. The peen is the opposite end of the hammer from the face. It is usually pointed and can be used for removing nails.

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Flamingos

Flamingos eat with their heads turned upside down. By turning their heads upside down and submerging their bills into the water, Flamingos are able to scoop up water and trap tiny organisms, such as shrimp and algae, in their bills. The water then drains out through specialized filters in their beaks and the trapped food is consumed.

super glue

Moisture causes super glue to dry. Super glue is a type of fast-drying glue that works by reacting with moisture to form a strong bond. When the glue is exposed to moisture, such as the moisture in the air or on a damp surface, it will start to cure and harden, creating a bond between the two surfaces.

Quote of the day…

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.

Napoleon Hill – American self-help author

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