On this day - 28 February
Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.
Fifty Shades of Grey wins five Razzies
The Razzie Awards are given out every year in the pre-Oscars season and aren't typically the awards movies wish to collect. On February 28th 2016, Fifty Shades of Grey won an assortment of Razzies including "Worst Actor", "Worst Actress", "Worst Screen Combo" and "Worst Screenplay".
The "honour" of "Worst Picture" was a joint win, being shared with Fantastic Four.
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Swedish Prime Minister assassinated
Olof Palme was Prime Minister of Sweden and strived to live as normal a life as possible despite his position. On February 28th 1986, Olof and his wife Lisbeth were walking through central Stockholm on their way home from the cinema when they were shot at. Olof was killed by a fatal shot through the back and Lisbeth was wounded by a second shot but survived.
Despite numerous suspects and an extensive investigation into the shooter, no one has been convicted for committing this crime.
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