On February 28th in history:

On February 28th in history:

1. 1993: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms agents raided the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, leading to a standoff and eventual siege that lasted 51 days.

2. 1953: James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA, which is considered one of the most significant scientific breakthroughs of the 20th century.

3. 1983: The final episode of the long-running television series "MAS*H" aired, becoming one of the most-watched television episodes in history.

4. 1844: The Dominican Republic gained independence from Haiti.

5. 1827: The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the first public railroad in the United States offering scheduled passenger and freight service, was incorporated.