Born:
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'
More Notable Birthdays on February 29:
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
