Monday, 28th February 1944 in Munich
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Munich! It's Rare Disease Day. Explore 30 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Munich. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Munich brings drizzly with temperatures between -7°C and 2°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Pisces. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 28th February in Munich, DE.
In February 1944, as drizzle fell over Munich, scientific inquiry continued despite the upheaval of global conflict. The Bavarian city, located in south-eastern Germany near the Austrian border, served as a cultural and industrial centre before and during the Second World War. On 28 February that year, the sky presented a waning gibbous moon overhead, whilst those born under Pisces occupied their seasonal tenure. The weather conditions were characteristically damp for the region at that time of year.
The historical record of this date extends far beyond that particular moment in Munich. In 1897, Ranavalona III, the last sovereign ruler of Madagascar, was deposed by French military forces, marking the end of an independent kingdom in the Indian Ocean. More than a century later, in 1985, the Provisional Irish Republican Army launched a mortar attack on a Royal Ulster Constabulary station in Newry, Northern Ireland, an incident that left nine people dead and signified the intensity of The Troubles during that era.
These historical events remind us that single dates across centuries carry multiple narratives and significant consequences. DayAtlas provides access to weather conditions, historical events, and notable births and deaths for any chosen date and location, allowing users to explore the rich tapestry of history through a localised perspective.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Munich on 28th February 1944
Fire shows what steel is made from.
Fortune of the Day
28th February in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on February 28th are profound dreamers with magnetic spiritual presence. Neptune's influence grants them gentle intuition, while Pluto bestows transformative power and psychological depth. They navigate between fantasy and hidden truths with natural grace.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their empathy and artistic sensitivity are exceptional, as is their capacity for inner transformation. However, they can become lost in emotional intensity or develop manipulative tendencies. Clear boundaries help them stay grounded.
Love These natives seek profound soul connections and possess unusual relational intuition. They desire partners who understand their inner world and support their transformation. Vulnerable intimacy is non-negotiable for them.
Caree & Finance Creative fields—art, therapy, music, spiritual work—naturally appeal to them. Their ability to detect hidden patterns makes them valuable in psychology or research. Financial discipline requires conscious attention.
Health Emotional sensitivity can manifest physically; mindfulness and creative expression are healing. Water activities—swimming, yoga—stabilize their nervous system. Regular breaks from intense environments are necessary.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (Wood).
Fun Facts About 28th February
Name Days in Your Language: Chance, Chauncey, Linus, Macey, Macie, Macy
Someone born on this day in 1944 would be 82 years old today — just 29,988 days into life, which is roughly 719,731 hours, 43,183,907 minutes, or 2,591,034,437 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 59. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 307 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 9 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 28th February
- Salvador Flamenco, Salvadoran footballer (1947)
- Robin Cook, Scottish educator and politician, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (died 2005) (1946)
- Syreeta Wright, American singer-songwriter (died 2004) (1946)
- Bubba Smith, American football player and actor (died 2011) (1945)
- Kelly Bishop, American actress (1944)
- Edward Greenspan, Canadian lawyer and author (died 2014) (1944)
- Sepp Maier, German footballer and manager (1944)
- Storm Thorgerson, English graphic designer (died 2013) (1944)
- Barbara Acklin, American singer-songwriter (died 1998) (1943)
- Frank Bonner, American actor and television director (died 2021) (1942)
Lives Remembered on 28th February
- Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran (born 1939) (2026)
- Aziz Nasirzadeh, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran (born 1964) (2026)
- Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of the Islamic Republic of Iran (born 1961) (2026)
- David Johansen, American singer-songwriter and actor (born 1950) (2025)
- Miguel Piñera, Chilean celebrity, night club owner and amateur musician (born 1954) (2025)
- Joseph Wambaugh, American writer (born 1937) (2025)
- Ahmed Salim, Bangladeshi convicted murderer (born 1989) (2024)
- Héctor Ortiz, Puerto Rican baseball player and coach (born 1969) (2024)
- Cat Janice, American singer-songwriter (born 1993) (2024)
- Joe Coulombe, founder of Trader Joe's (born 1930) (2020)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 28th February
- Christian feast day: February 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Kalevala Day, also known as the Finnish Culture Day (Finland)
- National Science Day (India)
- Peace Memorial Day (Taiwan)
- Andalusia Day (Spain)
What Happened on 28th February?
- The United States and Israel launch attacks across Iran, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Retaliatory strikes are launched by Iran against US military bases in the Gulf, with explosions reported in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. (2026)
- Prime Minister Modi of India inaugurates the 2nd Space Port of India - Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport. (2024)
- Two trains collide south of the Vale of Tempe in Greece, leading to the deaths of at least 57 people and leaving 58 missing and 85 injured. (2023)
- Pope Benedict XVI resigns as the pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first pope to do so voluntarily since Pope Gregory XII in 1415. (2013)
- During the religious violence in Gujarat, 97 people are killed in the Naroda Patiya massacre and 69 in the Gulbarg Society massacre. (2002)
- The 2001 Nisqually earthquake, having a moment magnitude of 6.8, with epicenter in southern Puget Sound, damages the Seattle metropolitan area. (2001)
- An earthquake in northern Iran is responsible for about 1,100 deaths. (1997)
- A Turkish military memorandum results in the collapse of the coalition government in Turkey. (1997)
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agents raid the Branch Davidian church in Waco, Texas with a warrant to arrest the group's leader David Koresh, starting a 51-day standoff. (1993)
- Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on STS-36. (1990)