More Notable Birthdays on February 29: 1976 - Ja Rule, born in New York City, New York, born Jeffrey Atkins, rapper, singer, actor, sold over 35 million albums worldwide, hit single, 'Livin' It Up' 1972 - Chris Devine, Allentown, Pennsylvania, diver 1996 Olympics 1960 - Tony Robbins, born in North Hollywood, California, self-help author, motivational speaker, books include, 'Awaken the Giant Within', founder, 'Anthony Robbins Foundation' 1916 - Dinah Shore, American Actress 1792 - Gioacchino Rossini, Pesaro, Italy, composer, Barber of Seville