February 28

Adolf Zytogorski was a 19th-century Polish-British chess master and translator known in London’s competitive chess clubs. He competed in major tournaments and contributed analytical articles to prominent chess periodicals of his time. Zytogorski also translated literary works from Polish to English, promoting cultural exchange between the two nations. His dual talents in strategy and language made him a distinctive figure in Victorian intellectual society. Though not widely remembered today, his contributions to chess theory and literary translation were valued by his contemporaries.

Charles A. Bassett II was an American Air Force officer, engineer, and NASA astronaut selected in the third group of astronauts in 1963. Born in 1931, he graduated from Texas A&M University and served as a test pilot before joining NASA. Bassett played a key role in developing spacecraft systems and trained for the Gemini 9 mission. His technical expertise and leadership contributed to early American spaceflight efforts. Tragically, he was killed in a T-38 jet crash near Ellington Air Force Base in 1966. His legacy endures in the astronaut corps and the history of space exploration.

Ahmed Salim was a Bangladeshi national who gained notoriety after being convicted of murder. Born in 1989, he was tried and sentenced in a high-profile case that garnered nationwide media attention. His trial raised discussions about due process and the use of capital punishment in Bangladesh. Legal analyses of his case have been cited in debates over criminal law reforms. Salim remained incarcerated until his death in 2024, leaving a complex legacy in Bangladesh's legal history.