Celebrities Born on February 28
Who was born on February 28?
Famous people born on February 28 include Paul Krugman, Gilbert Gottfried, Ernest Renan. It is day 59 of the year, and everyone born on this date is a Pisces (Water sign).
Paul Krugman
American economist (born 1953)
Gilbert Gottfried
American stand-up comedian (1955–2022)
Ernest Renan
French philosopher and writer (1823–1892)
Frank Gehry
Canadian and American architect (1929–2025)
Leon Cooper
American physicist (1930–2024)
Steven Chu
American physicist, former United States Secretary of Energy, Nobel laureate
Emmelie de Forest
Danish singer
Marcel Pagnol
novelist, playwright and filmmaker from France (1895-1974)
Dino Zoff
Italian association football player and manager
Philip Reeve
English children's writer and illustrator
Daniel C. Tsui
Chinese-American physicist, Nobel laureate
Jelena Janković
Serbian tennis player
Western Zodiac Sign
People born on February 28 are Pisces (Water sign, ruled by Neptune).
Full Pisces guide →Calendar Facts
Day of the year
#59
of 365 (non-leap)
Days until next
125
days from today
Birthday Number 1 — The Leader
The birthday number is the numerology reduction of the day (day 28 → 1). It adds a personal note to the Life Path number.
Leadership · Independence · Originality · Courage — To lead through inspiration rather than force. The fully integrated 1 channels individual will into collective purpose —…
Full numerology 1 guide →Born on February 28: Personality
People born on February 28 are spiritual pioneer, forges their own mystical path, leads through empathy — Pisces (Water) energy carried through Birth Day Number 1. For February 28 specifically, Paul Krugman shares this birthday, the birthstone is Amethyst.
Strengths
- ✓empathetic
- ✓imaginative
- ✓compassionate
- ✓natural leader
Growth areas
- △overly idealistic
- △prone to escapism
Lucky day
Sunday
Lucky colour
Sea Green
Birth Day No.
1
Most compatible signs
Birth Day Number 1 comes from the day of the month alone. Your full Life Path number, calculated from your complete birth date, is in the Birthday Blueprint.
February 28 birthday personality FAQ
What is the personality of someone born on February 28?
People born on February 28 are spiritual pioneer, forges their own mystical path, leads through empathy — Pisces (Water) energy carried through Birth Day Number 1. For February 28 specifically, Paul Krugman shares this birthday, the birthstone is Amethyst.
What is the Birth Day Number for February 28?
February 28 reduces to Birth Day Number 1 (The Leader). This reflects the day of the month only — your full Life Path number, calculated from your complete birth date, is in the Birthday Blueprint.
Which zodiac signs are most compatible with February 28 (Pisces)?
As a Pisces, people born on February 28 are most compatible with Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Capricorn.
What are the lucky day and colour for February 28?
Lucky day: Sunday. Lucky colour: Sea Green.
Season
Winter (Northern Hemisphere) — the quietest season, turning inward.
Chinese Zodiac
Your Chinese zodiac animal depends on your birth year, not just the day. Find your Chinese zodiac →
February Birthstone — Amethyst
Amethyst holds an unusual position in gemstone history: it was once among the most valuable stones in the world, reserved for royalty and clergy, and then it became accessible to everyone following the discovery of enormous Brazilian deposits in the 19th century. Rather than diminishing its appeal, …
Full Amethyst guide →Is February 28 YOUR birthday?
Read the full February 28 birthday personality — zodiac, numerology, Vedic rashi and nakshatra.
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