Monday February 21, 2011: on this day

February 21, 2011 was a Monday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 2011 can also be written as 2/21/2011 in the US and as 21/2/2011 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 2011 in February 2011 calendar

Here's what happened on February 21, 2011:

• Arab spring
• 2011 libyan civil war:
• The libyan air force launches airstrikes against protestors. two helicopters carrying french citizens and two mirage jets from libya land in malta. the pilots from libya claim they were given orders to bomb protesters and have applied for political asylum.
• Saif al islam gaddafi is a son to libyan leader muammar gadafi. he warns that protests could turn into civil war in a nationally televised speech.
• Al arabiya, based in the uae, and al jazeera, based in qatar, reported that colonel muammar gadaffi, head of libyan forces, had left for brazil or venezuela.
• Tripoli is witness to the first reports of gunfire and clashes.
• All muslims are urged to rebel against gaddafi by islamic leaders and clerics from libya.
• Hillary clinton urges libyan authorities "to stop this unacceptable bloodshed." (al jazeera),
• Protests in yemen 2011:
• 2011 bahraini protests
• Protests in bahrain 2011: announcement of the cancellation of 2011 bahrain grand prix
• Situation in somalia
• A car bomb attack in somalia kills 13 people.
• Clashes between somaliland's military and clan militias in the disputed sool area resulted in at least five deaths and many more injuries.
• The excavation of unit 731 in tokyo, an imperial japanese army covert biological and chemical warfare site, begins. this site was used for human experimentation.
• Four militants were killed in a suspected missile strike by the united states.
• Deep purple, an english rock band, will release a single record of their song "hushampquot to support uk record store day", which takes place on the third saturday of april.
• Reliance industries agrees to pay bp, a uk-based oil company, $7.2 billion for a share in 23 oil and natural gas blocks located in deep water off india. they will also form a joint venture to market and source natural gas.
• Conagra laid off 234 workers at its slim jim manufacturing facility in garner, north carolina before the plant's closure. (abc local),
• Minneapolis and st. paul in the united states declare snow emergencies.
• In india, the bird flu was discovered in andhra pradesh.
• Mount bulusan, an active volcano on luzon island in the philippines, erupts.
• A stampede breaks out at a mali stadium, killing at least 30 people after a sermon delivered by a prominent muslim imam.
• A court in the democratic republic of the congo sentenced an army colonel for crimes against humanity to 20 years imprisonment.
• China's top security officer urges china to find ways to ampquotdetect conflict and problems early onampquot as well as improve ampquotsocial controlampquot. this comes after protests that were inspired by events in north africa and the middle east.
• Officials from the ruling party claim that omar al-bashir, sudanese president, will not be running for re-election.
• Protests begin by prisoners in georgia, united states penitentiary atlanta and other u.s. states.
• Alex chernov, a jurist, is the governor of victoria.
• After calling for an international investigation into allegations of human rights violations by hugo chavez, president of venezuela, three hunger strikers from venezuela were hospitalized.
• Due to ongoing protests in bahrain, the bahrain royal family has called off the bahrain grand prix.
• Carmelo anthony, a member of the north american national basketball association is traded to the new york knicks in a multi-player agreement. (nbc sports), (espn),
• Protest at violence, libya's representatives to china, india, the arab league and other countries have resigned.
• Yusuf al-qaradawi is an influential muslim cleric who is also the spiritual leader for egypt's muslim brotherhood. he issues a fatwa directing the execution of muammar gaddafi, the libyan leader.
• Yemeni 2011 protests:: protests in sana'a by mps as president ali abdullah saleh refuses resignation
• Protests are held in sana'a by mps as president ali abdullah saleh refuses resign.
• Situation in somalia:: a car bomb attack in somalia kills 13 people. (press tv). at least five people have been killed and many more injured in clashes between somaliland's military and clan militias operating in the disputed sool area.
• Tunisia requests saudi arabia to exonerate zine el abidine ben al, the former president of tunisia who was ousted in january.
• Bombay high court, india has upheld the death sentence of ajmal kasab, a pakistani terrorist convicted for his participation in the attacks on mumbai in 2008.

February 21, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 21, 2011:

• 1 USD = 83.12 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9826 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9465 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.5677 CNY
• 1 EUR = 113.69 JPY

February 21, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Hertha - Cottbus : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sociedad - Mallorca : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Boulogne - Le Mans : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Varese - Frosinone : 3 - 3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 2011 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 21, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 08:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Mar 19, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 2011

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Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

• Alan Rickman

  Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

• Jordan Peele

  Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

• Jennifer Love Hewitt

  Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

• Ashley Greene

  Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

• Ellen Page

  Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

• Nina Simone

  American jazz singer.

• Mélanie Laurent

  French actress, director, singer, and writer.

• Christine Ebersole

  Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

• Kelsey Grammer

  American actor.

• William Baldwin

  American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 21st

You are 13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 4 days old,

or 687 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4812 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 2011?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 21, 2011.

Famous people died on February 21, 2011:

• Dwanye McDuffie

  American comic book and television writer known for his work on animated series and comic books.

• Bernard Nathanson

  American abortionist became a pro-life activist (born in 1926).

• Jerzy Nowosielski
• Odón Alonso Ordás
• Jean Baeza
• Gilbert Mottard

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

• Peter Tork

  Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

• John Thaw

  English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

• Ina Claire

  Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

• Louis Hayward

  Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

• Malcolm X

  American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

• Gertrude Elion

  Gertrude Elion was a Nobel Prize-winning American biochemist and pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the development of...

• Cherica Easton

  Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

• Malik El Shabazz

  Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.

• Hattye Moen

  Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

• Herberta Lackner

  Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 21st

Holidays on February 21, 2011:

• Presidents' Day - This holiday honors all past and present U.S. presidents, with a particular focus on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
• Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
• Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
• International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 2011:

• Saint Pepin of Landen
• Saint Randoald

February 21, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 2011 was Born This Way by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 21, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Lady GaGa - Born This Way
2. Katy Perry - Firework
3. Bruno Mars - Grenade
4. Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow
5. P!nk - F**kin' Perfect

February 21, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 2011 was Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 21, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 21, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake - Moment 4 Life
2. Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz - 6 Foot 7 Foot
3. Jamie Foxx Featuring Drake - Fall For Your Type
4. Trey Songz - Love Faces
5. Keri Hilson - Pretty Girl Rock

February 21, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 21, 2011 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 21, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 21, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Don Omar & Lucenzo - Danza Kuduro
2. Julion Alvarez y Su Norteno Banda - Ni Lo Intentes
3. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin & Yandel - No Me Digas Que No
4. Prince Royce - Corazon Sin Cara
5. Ricky Martin Featuring Natalia Jimenez - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu