In London, an underground train fails to stop at Moorgate terminus station and crashes into the end of the tunnel, killing 43 people.

The Moorgate tube crash occurred on 28 February 1975 at 8:46 am on the London Underground's Northern City Line; 43 people died and 74 were injured after a train failed to stop at the line's southern terminus, Moorgate station, and crashed into its end wall. It is considered the worst peacetime accident on the London Underground. No fault was found with the train, and the inquiry by the Department of the Environment concluded that the accident was caused by the actions of Leslie Newson, the 56-year-old driver.

February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 306 days remain until the end of the year.