Jimmy Dorsey

American clarinetist, alto saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, brother of tommy dorsey.

Born February 29th, 1904 in Shenandoah. ^[ref]

Died June 12th, 1957 at 53 years old in New York City (esophageal cancer). ^[ref]

Taiichi Ohno

Japanese businessman and engineer.

Born February 29th, 1912 in Dalian.

Died May 28th, 1990 at 78 years old in Toyota.

Seymour Papert

Mit mathematician, computer scientist, and educator.

Born February 29th, 1928 in Pretoria.

Died July 31st, 2016 at 88 years old in Blue Hill. ^[ref]

Dave Brailsford

Welsh cycling coach.

Born February 29th, 1964 (age 61 years) in Derby.

Vladimir Kryuchkov

Soviet politician, chairman of kgb (1924-2007).

Born February 29th, 1924 in Volgograd.

Died November 23rd, 2007 at 83 years old in Moscow (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

William A. Wellman

American director, actor (1896-1975).

Born February 29th, 1896 in Brookline. ^[ref]

Died December 9th, 1975 at 79 years old in Los Angeles (leukemia). ^[ref]

Cam Ward

Canadian ice hockey player.

Born February 29th, 1984 (age 41 years) in Saskatoon.

Augusta Savage

American sculptor.

Born February 29th, 1892 in Green Cove Springs.

Died March 26th, 1962 at 70 years old in New York City.

Lena Raine

American composer and producer.

Born February 29th, 1984 (age 41 years) in Seattle.

Saphir Taïder

Algerian association football player.

Born February 29th, 1992 (age 33 years) in Castres.