What happend on 28th February

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29.02
2004

Over 1 million Taiwanese participating in the 228 Hand-in-Hand Rally form a 500-kilometre (300-mile) long human chain to commemorate the 228 Incident in 1947

2002

Ethnic conflict in India: At least 55 are killed in Ahmadabad, India when Hindus burn Muslim homes.

2001

An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale hits the Nisqually Valley area of Washington. There were no reports of any deaths.

1998

Kosovo War: Serbian police begin the offensive againt the KLA in Kosovo.

1993

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents raid the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas with a warrant to arrest cult leader David Koresh. Four BATF agents and five Davidians die in the initial raid, starting a 51-day standoff.

1986

Olof Palme, Prime Minister of Sweden, is assassinated in Stockholm.

1983

The final episode of M*A*S*H is broadcast in the USA, becoming the most watched television episode in history, with 106–125 million viewers in the U.S. (estimate varies by source).

1975

A major tube train crash at Moorgate station, London kills 43 people.

1974

After seven years, the United States and Egypt re-establish diplomatic relations.

1972

Sino-American relations: The United States and People's Republic of China sign the Shanghai Communiqué.