Pacific Palisades Real Estate, Malibu Real Estate, Santa Monica Real Estate Blog: California: Pacific Palisades

Happy wet and soggy Saturday everyone! Here is today's open house list for Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica....

RES-CC:   6463 ZUMA VIEW PL #168, MALIBU ,CA 90265 MLS#: 09-394903 LP:  $1,195,000 AREA:  (33)Malibu STATUS:   A VIEW:  Yes MAP:   667/G2 STYLE:  Contemporary Mediterranean POOL:  Yes BR:  3 BA:  3.00 APN:   4467-013-108 HOA:   HOD:  $475.00 STORIES:  3 APX SF:  2,142/AS UNIT LOC:  End Uniit PETS:  Call FP:  2 #UNITS:  68 YB:  1999 EXP:  West/ East LSE:  Yes BALC:  Two FLR#:  3 PKGT:  2 CMPLX:  The Pointe at Malibu LAUNDRY:  Room PKGC:  2 DIRECTIONS:  North on Pacific Coast Hwy. South of Kanan Dume Road to Zuma View and the last row of end unit. REMARKS:REDUCED, OWNER IS MOTIVATED!!!. One of the largest floorplans in the development and a private end unit. There are three bedrooms, two and half baths. The spacious Living room features a fireplace, wet Bar and a balcony adjacent to a formal Dining Room. Large Breakfast area. Kitchen has granite counter and GE Profile appliances overlooking a private patio and mountain view.The Master suite has a walk-in closet, fireplace and balcony. The Master bathroom has a spa tub & shower with ocean view. ROOMS:  Bar,Breakfast Area,Breakfast Bar,Dining,Living,Patio Open,Powder AMENITIES:  Exercise Room,Pool,Security OH:  02/27/2010 (1:00PM-4:00PM) : TYPE:  Condominium OCC/SHOW:  Call LA 1 LP:  $1,195,000 DOM:  182 LD:  08/28/2009   OLP:  $1,275,000

RES-SFR:   1127 HARTZELL ST , PACIFIC PALISADES ,CA 90272 MLS#: 09-392367 LP:  $1,635,000 AREA:  (15)Pacific Palisades STATUS:   A VIEW:  No MAP:   631/B4 STYLE:  Craftsman YB:  1924 BR:  3 BA:  2.00 APN:  4423-005-024 ZONE:   HOD:  $0.00 STORIES:  1 APX SF:  1,622/OT LSE:  No GH:  Det'd POOL:  No APX LDM:  50x130/AS APX LSZ:  6,500/OT LOP:  No PUD:  No FIREPL:  1 PKGT:  2 PKGC:  1 DIRECTIONS:  North of Sunset between Albright & Bestor REMARKS:  Close to Village in popular Alphabet St. Location. Meticulously restored craftsman jewel w/exquisite landscaping, graceful lines & terrific curb appeal. Tasteful remodel respects orginal period details: built-ins, narrow plank flrs, moldings & coved ceilings. Exlnt. master for era w/ full ba & wall of windows overlooking fantastic yard. Permitted det studio w/Fr doors. Spacious lot w/mature trees, veg & herb garden & grassy play area. Sq ft incl permitted gar conversion. ROOMS:  Breakfast Area,Dining Area,Living,Office,Patio Open,Service Entrance OCC/SHOW:  Listing Agent Accompanies OH:  02/27/2010 (1:00PM-4:00PM) : LP:  $1,635,000 DOM:  192 LD:  08/18/2009   OLP:  $1,635,000

RES-SFR:   326 TOYOPA DR , PACIFIC PALISADES ,CA 90272 MLS#: 10-422703 LP:  $5,400,000 AREA:  (15)Pacific Palisades STATUS:   A VIEW:  No MAP:   631/B7 STYLE:  Country French YB:   BR:  6 BA:  5.50 APN:  4411-026-012 ZONE:   HOD:  $0.00 STORIES:  2 APX SF:  6,135/AS LSE:  Yes GH:  Det'd POOL:  Yes APX LDM:   APX LSZ:  17,128/AS LOP:   PUD:  No FIREPL:  3 PKGT:  2 PKGC:  2 DIRECTIONS:  Sunset to Drummoind to Toyopa REMARKS:  A custom remodeled executive home in the sought after Huntington Palisades neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.. The gracious entry has hand hewn dark oak floors with granite insets. There are magnificent high ceilings and over sized windows and french doors that lead out to the lushly landscaped grounds, large patio, lovely lagoon like pool and separate guest quarters. The master has FP and limestone accented bath. There is also a complete screening room and paneled library with FP. ROOMS:  Breakfast Bar,Dining Area,Library/Study OCC/SHOW:  Listing Agent Accompanies OH:  02/27/2010 (1:00PM-4:00PM) : LP:  $5,400,000 DOM:  37 LD:  01/21/2010   OLP:  $5,400,000

RES-CC:   2121 VIRGINIA AVE #101, SANTA MONICA ,CA 90404 MLS#: 10-429141 LP:  $819,000 AREA:  (14)Santa Monica STATUS:   A VIEW:  Yes MAP:   671/H1 STYLE:  Modern POOL:  No BR:  3 BA:  2.50 APN:   UNAVAILABLE HOA:   HOD:  $283.00 STORIES:  2 APX SF:  1,850/DV UNIT LOC:  N/A PETS:  Yes FP:  1 #UNITS:  11 YB:  2010 EXP:  N/A LSE:  No BALC:  N/A FLR#:  1 PKGT:  2 CMPLX:  VIRGINIA COURT TOWNHOMES LAUNDRY:  Inside,Room PKGC:  2 DIRECTIONS:  NORTH OF PICO, EAST OF 2OTH ST. REMARKS:11 Modern New Townhomes with direct access to private garages & rooftop decks (Incredible City & Mountain views!) Gourmet kitchens with Caesar stone counters & dark wood cabinets. Living rooms open to large private patios. Master suites with custom closets & luxurious bathrooms. Huge laundry/bonus rooms, multiple balconies, patios & storage areas, high-tech wiring, fireplaces, Central Air & lush landscaping. Next to shops & restaurants and a quiet Santa Monica park with children’s play areas. ROOMS:  Basement,Breakfast Bar,Dining,Living,Patio Open AMENITIES:  Controlled Access,Security,Sun Deck OH:  02/27/2010 (10:00AM-4:00PM) TYPE:  Condominium OCC/SHOW:  Call LA 1,Listing Agent Accompanies LP:  $819,000 DOM:  9 LD:  02/18/2010   OLP:  $819,000

RES-CC:   2121 Virginia AVE #103, SANTA MONICA ,CA 90404 MLS#: 10-429531 LP:  $749,000 AREA:  (14)Santa Monica STATUS:   A VIEW:  Yes MAP:   671/H1 STYLE:  Modern POOL:  No BR:  2 BA:  2.50 APN:   UNAVAILABLE HOA:   HOD:  $266.00 STORIES:  2 APX SF:  1,538/DV UNIT LOC:  N/A PETS:  Yes FP:  1 #UNITS:  11 YB:  2010 EXP:  N/A LSE:  No BALC:  N/A FLR#:  1 PKGT:  2 CMPLX:  Virginia Court Townhomes LAUNDRY:  Inside,Room PKGC:  2 DIRECTIONS:  North of Pico - East of 20th St REMARKS:11 Modern New Townhomes with direct access to private garages & rooftop decks (Incredible City & Mountain views!) Gourmet kitchens with Caesar stone counters & dark wood cabinets. Living rooms open to large private patios. Master suites with custom closets & luxurious bathrooms. Huge laundry/bonus rooms, multiple balconies, patios & storage areas, high-tech wiring, fireplaces, Central Air & lush landscaping. Next to shops & restaurants and a quiet Santa Monica park with children’s play areas. ROOMS:  Basement,Breakfast Bar,Dining,Living,Patio Open AMENITIES:  Controlled Access,Sun Deck OH:  02/27/2010 (10:00AM-4:00PM) TYPE:  Condominium OCC/SHOW:  Call LA 1,Listing Agent Accompanies LP:  $749,000 DOM:  8 LD:  02/19/2010   OLP:  $749,000

RES-CC:   1048 9TH ST #3, SANTA MONICA ,CA 90403 MLS#: 10-430793 LP:  $489,000 AREA:  (14)Santa Monica STATUS:   A VIEW:  No MAP:   671/E1 STYLE:  Contemporary POOL:  No BR:  1 BA:  1.00 APN:   4281-034-067 HOA:   HOD:  $139.46 STORIES:  2 APX SF:  731/VN UNIT LOC:  N/A PETS:  Yes FP:  1 #UNITS:  9 YB:  1969 EXP:  N/A LSE:  No BALC:  N/A FLR#:  1 PKGT:   CMPLX:  1048 9th LAUNDRY:  Community PKGC:  1 DIRECTIONS:  North of Wilshire, Montana Ave. Neighborhood REMARKS:Gracious and open floor plan in a choice North of Wilshire location. Remodeled with exceptional taste and high quality materials. Gorgeous marble fireplace, plenty of closets, and a built in desk area. Inside laundry can be installed and dogs are allowed. Very low HODs. ROOMS:  Dining Area,Living,Patio Covered AMENITIES:  None OH:  02/27/2010 (1:00PM-4:00PM) : TYPE:  Condominium OCC/SHOW:  Call LA 1 LP:  $489,000 DOM:  2 LD:  02/25/2010   OLP:  $489,000

RES-CC:   851 19TH ST #4, SANTA MONICA ,CA 90403 MLS#: 09-390021 LP:  $1,095,000 AREA:  (14)Santa Monica STATUS:   A VIEW:  Yes MAP:   631/E6 STYLE:  Spanish POOL:  No BR:  2 BA:  2.50 APN:   4277-006-023 HOA:   HOD:  $400.00 STORIES:  2 APX SF:  1,650/OW UNIT LOC:  N/A PETS:  Yes FP:  2 #UNITS:  4 YB:  2010 EXP:  N/A LSE:  No BALC:  Yes FLR#:  0 PKGT:  3 CMPLX:  Villa Christina LAUNDRY:  Room PKGC:  3 DIRECTIONS:  19th St. South of Montana REMARKS:This brand new Spanish townhouse epitomizes the blend between traditional style and contemporary comforts. This unit features hand-hewn maple floors, granite counter tops and plenty of built-ins. The home is prepared for the most modern of occupants, fitted with Cat5 cable and built-in speakers in the living rm. Take full advantage of the Santa Monica climate on either the mstr balcony, enclosed patio, or the priv rooftop sun deck. Expansive customizable garage. Submit all offers! ROOMS:  Dining Area,Living,Other AMENITIES:  None OH:  02/27/2010 (1:00PM-4:00PM) : TYPE:  Townhouse OCC/SHOW:  Call LA 1 LP:  $1,095,000 DOM:  205 LD:  08/05/2009   OLP:  $1,095,000

RES-CC:   837 18TH ST #3, SANTA MONICA ,CA 90403 MLS#: 09-403575 LP:  $949,000 AREA:  (14)Santa Monica STATUS:   A VIEW:  No MAP:   631/E7 STYLE:  Architectural POOL:  No BR:  3 BA:  2.50 APN:   4277-008-162 HOA:   HOD:  $283.00 STORIES:  3 APX SF:  1,757/AS UNIT LOC:  N/A PETS:  Call FP:  1 #UNITS:  5 YB:  2005 EXP:  N/A LSE:  No BALC:  N/A FLR#:  1 PKGT:  2 CMPLX:  18th Street Condos LAUNDRY:  Inside PKGC:  2 DIRECTIONS:  1/2 Block South of Montana, North of Wilshire REMARKS:Newer townhome a block from Montana Avenue shops and restaurants. Hi-end and tasteful decorator touches give this home and exclusive elegance. Wolf range and Sub-zero refrigerator in a gorgeous cook's kitchen. Excellent layout with lots of sunlight. Hardwood floors, designer done baths, large loft area (could be 4th bedroom). Outdoor patios, 2-car private garage and inside laundry. Franklin School District. Short Sale. ROOMS:  Dining,Living,Loft,Patio Open AMENITIES:  Controlled Access,Extra Storage OH:  02/27/2010 (1:00PM-4:00PM) : TYPE:  Condominium,Townhouse OCC/SHOW:  Call LA 1 LP:  $949,000 DOM:  141 LD:  10/08/2009   OLP:  $1,200,000

RES-CC:   701 GRANT ST #1, SANTA MONICA ,CA 90405 MLS#: 10-419693 LP:  $599,000 AREA:  (14)Santa Monica STATUS:   A VIEW:  No MAP:   671/F3 STYLE:  Spanish POOL:  No BR:  2 BA:  1.50 APN:   4289-002-029 HOA:  None HOD:  $438.00 STORIES:  2 APX SF:  960/OT UNIT LOC:  Front PETS:  Call FP:  1 #UNITS:  18 YB:  1974 EXP:  South LSE:  No BALC:  No FLR#:  1 PKGT:  2 CMPLX:  Monica HOA LAUNDRY:  Inside PKGC:  2 DIRECTIONS:  West of Lincoln, South of Pico, North of Ocean Park REMARKS:Light & bright front-facing townhouse in Santa Monica. Move in to a practically NEW unit. NEW kitchen with custom maple cabinets, granite counter-tops & stainless steel appliances. NEW bathrooms with custom maple cabinets & granite counter-tops. NEW wood laminated floors. NEW carpet in bedrooms. NEW paint. South facing w/ extra large windows. Washer/Dryer in unit. Side by side parking. Extra storage. Beautiful complex w/ spa, gym & paddle tennis court. Great location- close to Main St. & beach. ROOMS:  Dining Area,Living,Patio Covered AMENITIES:  Clubhouse,Controlled Access,Exercise Room,Paddle Tennis,Spa OH:  02/27/2010 (1:00PM-4:00PM) : TYPE:  Townhouse OCC/SHOW:  Listing Agent Accompanies LP:  $599,000 DOM:  52 LD:  01/06/2010   OLP:  $629,000

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all have had a great work week and are ready for some fun this weekend. Although we are expected to have rain tomorrow, I'm sure Sunday will be clear and sunny. Here is the Westside Weekend Happenings:

• Bring a Date: 80s Prom Party
  Dust off the parachute pants and make like it's junior year in high school all over again at this Pretty in Pink-style retro blowout.
  A good cause: 100% of proceeds go to local animal rescues.
  Fri 9p-2a. The Music Box at The Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd. (323-464-0808). $40 here. Nearby: Blue Palms Brewhouse;Mission Cantina; Cafe Was
• Guys Night Out: Oscar De La Hoya's Fight Night Club
  Local contenders duke it out in a club atmosphere in ten-round matches at this monthly event.
  VIP style: Email them here for cabana rentals during or after the show.
  Tonight 7p. Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Downtown (213-765-6800‎). $20-250 here. Nearby: Rivera; Church & State;Wurstküche
• Say You Were There: Dirty Projectors
  Culty Brooklyn-based experimental rockers co-headline a once-in-a-lifetime performance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
  Dirty Who? Watch their video for "Stillness Is The Move" 
  Sat 8p. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave. (213-237-2800). $40-69  Nearby: Redwood Bar & Grill; Tapas & Winebar C; Corkbar
• Hot Spot: Plush
  Beverly Hills' only nightclub opened privately last weekend — tonight, you get your your shot at the velvet ropes.
  More than bottle service: Adjacent Bar 210 has a menu from Top Chef alumnus Marcel Vigneron.
  Tonight thru Sat 10p-2a. 9876 Wilshire Blvd. (310-274-7777). Nearby: Maison 140; Bar Noir; Nic's Martini Lounge

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A big congrats to Tom Hanks and his family for becoming homeowners in Pacific Palisades! This is the largest sale in Pacific Palisades since January 1st...but I suspect that pricetag should umbrella most future sales in Pacific Palisades this year. The neighborhood's value just went up :) Here is the article from ABC....

PACIFIC PALISADES (CNS) -- Tom Hanks bought a 14,500-square-foot home in Pacific Palisades for about $26 million, which is believed to be the biggest real estate transaction in Los Angeles this year.

Hanks bought the contemporary four-bedroom home from movie producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, real estate sources told the Los Angeles Times.

The house, built in 1996, was listed at slightly more than $26 million on Blockshopper.com, a news and market data service, and that would make it the most expensive home sale in the area this year, the newspaper reported.

Hanks, 53, won Oscars for his roles in "Forrest Gump" (1994) and "Philadelphia" (1993) and received lead actor nominations for "Big" (1988), "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) and "Cast Away" (2000), which he also produced.

Among the mutual credits of Kennedy, 56, and Marshall, 63, are "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2008) and "Seabiscuit" (2003).

Westside Properties is a full-service real estate boutique brokerage based in Pacific Palisades serving the entire Westside of Los Angeles.  We proudly represent the finest properties throughout the Westside.
We work as a team and combine our extensive real estate experience, powerful resources and connections to benefit you whether you are looking you buy or sell a home in today's exciting and lucrative real estate market.

Call us now to get started on the road to buying or selling your next home.

310.459.8191 local

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To preview the finest real estate and the best deals on the Westside of Los Angeles including Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Malibu, Brentwood, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, West L.A., Marina Del Rey & Mar Vista please visit our website: http://www.westsidehomefinder.com/ When you are ready to view the properties or just have a question, please contact us: 310.459.8191 or info@wsprops.com

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Happy Tuesday everyone! I am looking forward to another beautiful sunny and warm day in Southern California. Here is the Broker Open House list for today in Pacific Palisades:

PACIFIC PALISADES

SINGLE FAMILY

4/ 5.50 545 AMALFI DR $ 4,450,000 N 631/C7 11-2

6/ 6.50 1136 CORSICA DR $ 6,495,000 N 631/D5 11-2

5/ 3.00 18127 WAKECREST DR $ 1,500,000 R 630/E5 11-2

4/ 2.75 18241 WAKECREST DR $ 1,849,000 R 630/E5 11-2

3/ 2.00 18215 WAKECREST DR $ 1,898,000 R 630/E5 11-2

3/ 2.00 755 BROOKTREE RD $ 3,300,000 R 631/B6 11-2

6/ 5.50 14974 CORONA DEL MAR $ 12,975,000 R 631/B7 11-2

5/ 4.50 790 RANCH LN $ 3,475,000 C 631/C5 11-2

CONDO

3/ 3.00 748 PALISADES DR $ 1,369,000 N 630/G4 11-2

1/ 1.00 17368 W SUNSET #PH-5 $ 749,000 R 630/G6 11-2

3/ 3.00 16123 SUNSET BLVD 206 #206 $ 1,099,000 R 630/J5 11-5

3/ 3.00 16123 SUNSET BLVD PH404 $ 1,285,000 R 630/J5 11-5

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4/ 2.75 18241 WAKECREST DR $ 6,500 N 630/E5 11-2

5/ 5.00 14631 BESTOR $ 11,000 N 631/B4 11-2

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Call us now to get started on the road to buying or selling your next home.

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I just received this information from a Title professional and want to share it with everyone. It's too important to not forget our history!

IMPORTANT FEBRUARY EVENTS

• Supreme Court of the United States met for the first time, February 1, 1790.
  Louis S. St. Laurent, second French-Canadian prime minister of Canada, born 1882.
  American writer Langston Hughes born 1902.
• Ground-Hog Day. February 2 
  By the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexico gave New Mexico and California to the United States, February 2, 1848.
  James Joyce, Irish novelist and poet, born 1882.
  Violinist Jascha Heifetz born 1901.
  The last German troops surrendered in the Stalingrad pocket, completing the Soviet Union's victory at Stalingrad, during World War II, 1943.
• German composer Felix Mendelssohn born February 3, 1809.
  Horace Greeley, American publisher, born 1811.
• Confederate States of America organized by a temporary committee that met at Montgomery, Ala., February 4,1861.
  Philippine Rebellion against the United States began, 1899.
  Charles A. Lindbergh, American aviator, born 1902.
  Yalta Conference began, 1945.
  Amendment 24 to the U.S. Constitution, banning poll tax, proclaimed, 1964.
• Evangelist Dwight L. Moody born February 5, 1837.
• Aaron Burr, American political leader, born February 6, 1756.
  Massachusetts ratified the Constitution, 1788.
  Home run king "Babe" Ruth born February 6, 1895.
  The United States Senate ratified the peace treaty ending the Spanish-American War, February 6, 1899.
  Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States, born in Tampico, Ill., February 6, 1911.
  Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth IIof Great Britain, February 6, 1952.
  Amendment 20 to the United States Constitution, moving Inauguration Day to January 20, proclaimed, February 6, 1933.
• British novelist Charles Dickens born February 7, 1812.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Novel by Dickens

Nobel Prize-winning novelist Sinclair Lewis born February 7,1885.

• Mary, Queen of Scots, executed, February 8, 1587.
  College of William and Mary, second oldest college in the United States, chartered, 1693.
  John Ruskin, English essayist and critic, born 1819.
  William T. Sherman, Union Army general in the Civil War, born 1820.
  Jules Verne, French novelist, born 1828.
  Russo-Japanese War began, 1904.
  Boy Scouts of America incorporated, 1910.
• William Henry Harrison, ninth President of the United States, born in Charles City County, Virginia, February 9, 1773.
• France surrendered Canada to Great Britain by the Treaty of Paris, February 10, 1763.
  English essayist and critic Charles Lamb born February 10, 1775.
• Thomas A. Edison, American inventor, born February 11, 1847.
• Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Polish patriot, born February 12, 1746.
  Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, born near present-day Hodgenville, Ky., February 12, 1809.
  Charles Darwin, British naturalist, born February 12, 1809.
  John L. Lewis, American labor leader, born February 12, 1880.
• Talleyrand, French statesman, born February 13, 1754.
  Grant Wood, American painter, born February 13, 1891.
• Valentine's Day. February 14.
  Oregon became the 33rd state to join the Union, February 14, 1859.
  John Barrymore, American actor, born February 14, 1882.
  Arizona became the 48th state, February 14,1912.
• Galileo, Italian astronomer and physicist, born February 15, 1564.
  Inventor Cyrus McCormick born February 15, 1809.
  Susan B. Anthony, American woman suffrage leader, born February 15, 1820.
  Elihu Root, U.S. statesman and lawyer, born February 15, 1845.
• Henry Adams, American historian, born February 16, 1838.
• Thomas Robert Malthus, British economist, born February 17, 1766.
• Mary I, first reigning queen of England, born February 18, 1516.
  John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress was licensed for publication, 1678.
  Jefferson Davis took the oath as provisional President of the Confederate States of America, 1861.
  Wendell Willkie, American political leader, born 1892.
  San Francisco's Golden Gate International Exposition opened, 1939.
• Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus born February 19, 1473.
  David Garrick, English actor, born February 19, 1717.
  Thomas A. Edison patented the phonograph, February 19, 1878.
• Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr., became first American to orbit the earth, February 20, 1962.
• Richard M. Nixon became first U.S. President to visit China, February 21, 1972.
• George Washington, first U.S. President, born in Westmoreland County, Va., February 22, 1732.
  German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer born February 22, 1788.
  James Russell Lowell, American poet, born February 22, 1819.
  The United States acquired the Florida territory from Spain, February 22, 1819.
• Samuel Pepys, English diarist, born February 23, 1633.
  English composer George Frideric Handel born February 23, 1685.
  W. E. B. Du Bois, American civil rights leader, historian, and sociologist, born February 23, 1868.
  Amendment 25 to the U.S. Constitution, on presidential succession, proclaimed, February 23, 1967.
• Winslow Homer, American painter, born February 24, 1836.
• Jose de San Martin, liberator of Argentina, Chile, and Peru, born February 25, 1778.
  Enrico Caruso, Italian singer, born 1873.
  Amendment 16 to the Constitution, authorizing the income tax, proclaimed, 1913.
  President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines resigned from office and fled the country, 1986.
• Victor Hugo, French poet and novelist, born February 26, 1802.
  Napoleon escaped from island of Elba, 1815.
  American frontiersman William Frederick Cody, better known as "Buffalo Bill," born 1846.
• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet, born February 27, 1807.
  Marian Anderson, American singer, born February 27, 1897.
• American author Ben Hecht, born February 28, 1894.
  Vincent Massey took the oath as the first Canadian-born governor general of Canada, February 28,1952.
• Marquis de Montcalm, French commander in Quebec, born February 29, 1712.
  Gioacchino Antonio Rossini, Italian composer, born February 29, 1792.