Births on February 29

William H. Turner, Jr.

Born on February 29, 1940

William H. Turner, Jr. American horse trainer

William H. Turner Jr. (February 29, 1940 – December 31, 2021) was an American Thoroughbred flat racing trainer best known for winning the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1977 with Seattle Slew.

Turner maintained a public training stable and bloodstock consulting services, operating mainly in New York, Florida, and the Mid-Atlantic region. At the time of his retirement he had been training horses competing on the New York Racing Association circuit.

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World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium.
12 Jun

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World War II: Thirteen thousand British and French troops surrender to Major General Erwin Rommel at Saint-Valery-en-Caux.
5 Jul

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World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations.
10 Jul

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World War II: The Vichy government is established in France.
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World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Prime Minister of France.

Births on February 29

William H. Turner, Jr.

Born on February 29, 1940

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