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🎭John Roarke -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.2/29/1952 N.S.
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: Fridays (regular)
Movie Titles: The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear, Courage Under Fire, S.F.Q.
🎭Eamonn Roche -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.2/29/1968
Actor
TV Shows: Bonnie Hunt Show (as Andrew Wiggins)
Movie Titles: The Mask, Towelhead, Meet Wally Sparks
🎭Frank Woodley -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.2/29/1968 N.S.
Comedian, Australian
Names/Places: RN: Frank Wood
Misc: stage: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
TV Shows: Woodley
Froggy -- b.2/29/????
General Fictious Character
Misc: not to be confused with the late actor who played him.
Movie Titles: Our Gang character
🎵Jimmy Dorsey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.2/29/1904 d.6/12/1957 (53)
Clarinetist, Cornetist, Alto-sax, Trumpeter, Bandleader
Names/Places: b. in Shenandoah, Pa.; Tommy's brother
Misc: Big Band era biggie; his "So Rare" hit described the frequency of his birthday
Song Titles: So Rare
TV Shows: Stage Show (co-host)
🎭Alex Rocco -- Birth Anniversary -- b.2/29/1936 d.7/18/2015 (79)
Actor
TV Shows: Three For the Road, 79 Park Avenue, The Famous Teddy Z (as Al Floss), Sibs (as Howie), The George Carlin Show (as Harry), The Simpsons (as Roger Myers), One Life to Live, The Facts of Life
Movie Titles: The Godfather, Dudley Do Right
🎭Johnny Mack -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/???? d.2/29/1992 (70)
Actor, British
TV Shows: Doctor Who (as Time Lord)
🎭🎵🎸Davy Jones -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/30/1945 d.2/29/2012 (66)
Hall of Famer, TV Actor, Radio Disc Jock, Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Names/Places: RFN:David Thomas
Group Names: The Monkees
TV Shows: The Monkees (as Davy)
In 1904, Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald Hubert Irvin John Kenneth Lloyd Martin Nero Oliver Paul Quincy Randolph Sherman Thomas Uncas Victor William Xerxes Yancy Zeus Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenber----dorff, Sr., was born near Hamburg, Germany. He had a Christian name for every letter in the alphabet. He shortened it to Mr. Wolfe Plus 585, Sr.
In 1944, Howie “Stretch” Schultz, first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was turned down when he tried to enlist in the military…for the second time. He was deemed, at six foot six, too tall.
In 1952, John Roarke is born. Roarke was one of several people youʹve never heard of on ABCʹs late night sketch comedy “Fridays.”
In 1952, The Goofy film, “Hello Aloha” is released.
In 1958, 02 x 29 = 58
In 1960, (date according to the comic strip authored by “Billy” substituting for Daddy). Bill Keaneʹs “Family Circle” comic strip debuted in newspapers, but when Family Circle magazine complained, Keane renamed it “The Family Circus.”
In 1960, R.C., “The Old Payola Roll Blues (Side One)” by Stan Freberg peaked at #99 on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, R.C., “Too Pooped To Pop (”Casey“)” by Chuck Berry peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, The Beatles won four Grammys for the “Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band” album. It was named Album of the Year, Best Contemporary Album, Best Engineered Record and Best Album Cover, Graphic Arts.
In 1972, Karen and Richard Carpenter of Downey, California, received a gold record for the hit single “Hurting Each Other”. When they tore the golden platter from its protective frame and plunked it on the player, they heard, “Hurt So Bad”, by Little Anthony and the Imperials. They were so upset by this that they ran out to the back yard and used the record as a Frisbee for the rest of the day. (Some of the preceding is based upon actual fact.)
In 1976, Michael Nesmith of The Monkees married Kathryn Bild. They divorced in 1988.
In 1976, Who Wants to Be Touched By Carl Reiner? One lucky person each week gets to be touched by Carl Reiner in “Good Heavens,” a lightweight and lighthearted comedy in which God smiles upon one of his faithful each episode and has dispatches a Mr. Angel to grant the person one wish for anything (except money). Executive producer Reiner might have wished for more viewers, as the show is off the ABC schedule in less than four months.
In 1984, “Weird Al” Yankovic leaped to give a live performance at Gabeʹs Oasis in Iowa City, Iowa.
In 1988, NBC takes a “leap” of faith with “Day by Day,” a companion piece to “Family Ties.” This situation comedy was one of the “yuppie sitcoms” that were all over the TV dial in the late '80s. This particular one was about a suburban overachieving couple in Saint Louis who dropped out and opened up a day-care center in their home to spend more quality time with their children. The quality time lasted just under five months. Though the series starred Douglas Sheehan (General Hospital fame) and Linda Kelsey, it is perhaps more well known for its supporting characters than its leads: Julia-Louis Dreyfus is the best friend, Courtney Thorne-Smith as an employee, Christopher Barnes as the loving son and “American Beautyʹs” Thora Birch as one of the day-care kids. Barnes later parlayed his characterʹs dream of being a member of “The Brady Bunch” into a role as Greg Brady in both “Brady Bunch” movies.
In 1992, The men are all avoiding Blanche on “The Golden Girls,” Barbara thinks Dreyfuss, the Weston familyʹs half Saint Bernard / half Golden Retriever is turning into a neighborhood repairman on “Empty Nest,” and “Nurses” fall for all the wrong people, romantically. Whatʹs going on? A full moon over the city of Miami on Leap Day is causing cosmic mayhem on all three Susan Harris sitcoms in a two hour loony lunar crossover.
In 1996, Tricia McWhorter, 24, a leap year baby, became a leap year mom with the birth of Alexis Sierra
In 2000, “Doctor Demento 30th Anniversary CD” album was released.
In 2000, “Hooray For Boobies” album by Bloodhound Gang was released
In 2004, The epic journey of a raggedy gang of humans, hobbits, wizards, dwarves and elves hoisted the fantasy genre to Oscar glory as “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” won a record-tying 11 Oscars, sweeping every category in which it was nominated in these categories: Best Picture, Best Director (Peter Jackson), Adapted Screenplay (Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Peter Jackson), Art Direction, Sound Mixing, Original Score, Original Song (“Into the West”), Costume, Film Editing, Makeup, and Visual Effects.
In 2008, On All My Children, Erica Kane (Susan Lucci) held a press conference to announce that she was going to do the right thing. "Erica Kane is going to prison," she told reporters.
In 2012, Davy Jones the heartthrob singer who helped propel the made-for-TV rock band The Monkees to the top of the pop charts, died in Stuart, Florida at age 66.
In 2058, 02 x 29 = 58
In 1992, "For Richer, for Poorer" was released by HBO Pictures / Citadel Entertainment; Jay Sandrich (director); Stan Daniels (screenplay); Jack Lemmon, Talia Shire, Jonathan Silverman, Joanna Gleason, Madeline Kahn, George Wyner, Dakin Matthews, Stephen Caffrey, Hal Riddle, Paul Collins, Perry Moore, Ivar Brogger, James Gleason, Clifton Collins Jr., Shirley Prestia; Comedy; Live Action
In 2000, "An Extremely Goofy Movie" was released by Walt Disney Home Video; Douglas McCarthy (director); Scott Gorden (screenplay); Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Rob Paulsen, Pauly Shore, Bebe Neuwirth, Jeff Bennett, Brad Garrett, Jim Cummings, Vicki Lewis, Paddi Edwards, Kath Soucie, Jenna von Oÿ, Cree Summer, Dakin Matthews; Comedy, Family; Animation
In 2008, "Penelope" was released by Summit Entertainment / Stone Village Pictures / Type A Films; Mark Palansky (director); Leslie Caveny (screenplay); Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Reese Witherspoon, Richard E. Grant, Peter Dinklage, Russell Brand, Nick Frost, Ronni Ancona, Simon Woods, Nigel Havers, Burn Gorman, John Voce, Lenny Henry, Richard Leaf, Michael Feast; Fantasy, Romance, Comedy; W
In 2008, "Semi-Pro" was released by New Line Cinema; Kent Alterman (director); Scot Armstrong (screenplay); Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, Andre Benjamin, Maura Tierney, Andrew Daly, Will Arnett, Andy Richter, David Koechner, Rob Corddry, Matt Walsh, Jackie Earle Haley, DeRay Davis, Josh Braaten, Jay Phillips, Peter Cornell, Patti LaBelle, Tim Meadows, Jason Sudeikis, Kristen Wiig, Ellia English, Ed Helms, Brian Huskey, Artis Gilmore, George Gervin, Jerry Minor; Sports, Comedy; W
In 1964, “Surfin' Bird” by The Trashmen charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart
In 1964, “Miller's Cave” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart
In 1964, “Harlem Shuffle” by Bob And Earl charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart
In 1964, “Rip Van Winkle” by The Devotions charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart
In 1964, “Little Boxes” by Pete Seeger charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart
In 1964, “My Boyfriend Got A Beatle Haircut” by Donna Lynn charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart
In 1964, “The Boy With The Beatle Hair” by The Swans (60s group) charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart
In 1964, “Poison Ivy” by The Paramounts charted at number 44 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody / These Are The Days Of Our Lives” by Queen charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart
In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 88 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart
In 1940, “Run, Rabbit, Run” by Flanagan And Allen or The Joe Loss Orchestra charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1940, “Three Little Fishies” by Kay Kyser And His Orchestra charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1940, “We're Off To See The Wizard” by Jim Davidson charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1948, “Feudin' And Fightin'” by Bing Crosby And The Jesters charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1948, “It's The Same Old Shillelah” by Bing Crosby And The Jesters charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1948, “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” by Phil Harris or Tex Williams charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1964, “Surfin' Bird” by The Trashmen charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1964, “Long Tall Texan” by Murry Kellum charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Dizzy” by Vic Reeves And The Wonder Stuff charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Spill The Wine” by Freaked-Out Flower Children charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 49 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 44 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 32 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Pull Up To The Bumper” by Rumblefish charted at number 37 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 8 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 20 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 25 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart
In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 56 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 34 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Who The F**k Is James Brown?” by Traumatic Stress charted at number 73 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Michael Jackson Is In Heaven Now!” by Obscure FM charted at number 83 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart
In 2020, “Old Town Road [+ Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus (Remix)]” by Lil Nas X charted at number 88 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart
In 2020, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 167 on the France Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 24 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 25 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 40 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart
In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 49 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart
In 1964, “Miller's Cave” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart
In 1964, “Harlem Shuffle” by Bob And Earl charted at number 24 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart
In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart
In 1992, “Be My Yoko Ono” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 82 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart
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