Historical Events on February 28

27 significant historical events occurred on February 28. February 28 is notable for several historical events. In 1933, the Reichstag Fire Decree was issued, suspending civil liberties in Nazi Germany. On the same date in 1986, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated. The date also marked the 1997 North Hollywood shootout between bank robbers and police. Additionally, in 1953, the Balkan Pact was signed between Greece, Turkey, and Yugoslavia.