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TODAY - Feb 28, 2026

Thought of the Day

love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.

Today's Birthday

Sir John Tenniel
Sir John Tenniel Illustrator, English(1820)

An English illustrator and cartoonist who supplied the original illustrations for Alice in Wonderland.

 
Linus Pauling
Linus Pauling Chemist, American(1901)

An American chemist, peace activist who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his work on chemical bonds and the structure of molecules. He also won the Nobel Prize in 1962 for his efforts to stop the testing of nuclear weapons.

 
Zero Mostel
Zero Mostel Actor, American(1915)

an American actor and comedian of stage and screen.

 
Leon Cooper
Leon Cooper Physicist, American(1930)

An American physicist who developed the BCS theory of superconductivity with John Bardeen and John Robert Schrieffer and received the Nobel Prize in physics.

 
Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti Racer, American(1940)

An American automobile professional racer, who is considered as one of the most successful and versatile drivers in automobile racing history.

This day in History

1784

The English evangelist John Wesley signs a deed of declaration as the charter of Wesleyan Methodism and ordains two "Presbyters" for the American Mission.

1922

The British government announces its acceptance of Egypt's wish to become an independent state, but states that Great Britain will retain considerable influence as well as control of the Suez Canal.

1928

Indian physician C. V. Raman discovers the changing wave lengths of lights when diffused through transparent material, called the Raman Effect.

1933

Adolf Hitler persuades President Paul von Hindenburg to issue an emergency order that suppresses civil liberties and freedom of the press and allows the Nazis to arrest thousands of their opponents.

1984

Michael Jackson's album “Thriller” wins an unprecedented eight Grammy Awards.

Man who made the difference

Mario Andretti (1940)

Mario Andretti

An American automobile professional racer, who is considered as one of the most successful and versatile drivers in automobile racing history was born on 28 February 1940 in Motovun, Croatia. He was also one of the most popular figures in the sport. He won more than 50 Indy Car races and the World Grand Prix Formula One championship. Andretti has also raced with and against his sons Michael and Jeff, who also became professional automobile racers. He began racing at the age of 13. In 1964, Andretti advanced to (USAC) United States Auto Club events. In 1964 and won the USAC championship. He repeated as USAC champion in 1966, won the Daytona 500 (a stock-car event) in 1967, and won the Indianapolis 500 in 1969. He won his first Formula One race in 1971 and in 1978, he won the championship. Andretti retired from competition in 1994.

Author : Dr. Nidhi Jindal