February 29

Tuesday 29, 2000:

A seven-year-old student opens fire on a six-year-old classmate at Buell Elementary school in Mount Morris Township, Michigan. http://archives.cnn.com/2000/US/02/29/school.shooting.02/

Thursday 29, 1996:

A Peruvian Boeing 737 crashes in the Andes, killing 123 people.

Saturday 29, 1964:

In Sydney, Australian swimmer Dawn Fraser sets a new world record in the 100-meter freestyle swimming competition (58.9 seconds).

Monday 29, 1932:

TIME magazine features eccentric American politician William "Alfalfa" Murray on its cover after Murray stated his intention to run for President of the United States.

Tuesday 29, 1916:

Child labor: In South Carolina, the minimum working age for factory, mill, and mine workers is raised from twelve to fourteen years old.