Wednesday February 23, 2011: on this day

February 23, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 54th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 2011 can also be written as 2/23/2011 in the US and as 23/2/2011 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 2011 in February 2011 calendar

Here's what happened on February 23, 2011:

• Libyan civil war 2011
• According to italy's foreign minister, more than 1,000 people were killed in libya during unrest.
• More cities are under the control of anti-government protestors or defectors
• The african union condemned the "excessive forceful use" of force against protesters.
• Bruno rodriguez parrilla is cuba's minister for foreign affairs. he accuses the us media inciting violence.
• In the last few days, more than 5,700 people fled libya to tunisia.
• Mustafa abdul jalil claims that muammar gaddafi, libya's former minister for justice, authorized the lockerbie bombing.
• Protests in yemen 2011:
• 2011 yemeni protests :: eight members from the ruling party general people's congress resign following the deaths of protestors.
• An archive of enid blyton's work contains a missing enid bleyton manuscript.
• Samsung launches a camera that allows you to upload photos and videos directly onto facebook and youtube in south korea.
• After grant blackley's resignation, lachlan murdoch, an australian businessman, is named acting ceo of network ten.
• Due to uncertainty in the middle east, oil prices hit a two year high.
• Japan experiences its first trade deficit for almost two years. this is due to low demand and high commodity prices.
• Uncertainty in the middle east and rising oil costs have caused stock markets to fall in europe and the united states.
• 2011 canterbury earthquake
• After yesterday's earthquake, 300 people are still missing in christchurch (new zealand), with the official death count at 75.
• 30,000,000 tonnes of ice from tasman glacier in aoraki/mount cook national park is ejected by the earthquake.
• Because of fears of the grand chancellor hotel falling, rescue crews evacuate central christchurch.
• John key, the prime minister of new zealand, declares a national emergency.
• Heavy winds and snow are expected to continue in the area around constanta, romania, until friday night.
• Senegal sever diplomatic relations with iran and accuses iran of providing weapons to rebels who killed senegalese soldiers.
• Following convictions in the region for terrorism last year, four men from xinjiang (western china) will be executed.
• Six tigers are taken by thai police from the home of a suspected weapon dealer.
• Three men were arrested in the united kingdom for allegedly trying to blackmail coleen roney, the wife of manchester united football club. star wayne rooney.
• Colin hatch is a child murderer convicted and executed his sentence in prison. a 35-year old male prisoner was arrested for suspicion of murder.
• Saudi arabia's king abdullah announces benefits to citizens upon his return to the country.
• The university of bayreuth has revoked karl-theodor zu guttenberg's doctorate for plagiarising in his thesis.
• The united kingdom, france, russia, italy, greece, and the people's republic of china have all evacuated their citizens from libya.
• Six people were arrested in new zealand for looting and the new zealand police have imposed a curfew on central christchurch.
• Benigno aquino, president of the philippines, says that the philippines has not settled a dispute with taiwan regarding deportations.
• The people's republic of china won't allow the united nations security council to publish a report about north korea's attempts to avoid sanctions.
• As many as tens of thousands are being held in detention, online calls for the "jasmine revolution", and other protests continue in china.

February 23, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 23, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $338.77
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.53
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.52
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $161.81

Exchange Rates on February 23, 2011:

• 1 USD = 82.48 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9893 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.933 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.5751 CNY
• 1 EUR = 113.39 JPY

February 23, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Roma : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• St Truiden - Mechelen : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ayr - East Fife : 0 - 4

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Arbroath - Elgin : 2 - 0
• Stranraer - East Stirling : 4 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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 23, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:24 pm and setting at 10:08 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 23, 2011

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Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

• Emily Blunt

  Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

• Aziz Ansari

  Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

• Patricia Richardson

  Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

• Karan Grover

  Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

• Andre Ward

  Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

• Peter Fonda

  American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

• Diane Varsi

  American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

• Natalia Verbeke

  Argentinian actresses and singers.

• Josh Gad

  American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

• Samara Weaving

  Tv actress.

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You are 13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months and 24 days old,

or 685 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4801 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 2011?

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 23, 2011.

Famous people died on February 23, 2011:

• Nirmala Srivastava

  Indian spiritual teacher and writer, also known by the name shri mataji nirmala devi.

• Guido Albino Campopiano
• Luigi Di Ruscio
• Giuseppe Biron
• Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
• Alfredo Balducci
• Carlo Cannella
• Jean Lartéguy

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

• Stan Laurel

  Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

• Katherine Helmond

  Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

• Florence Rice

  Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

• Margalit Tzanani

  Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

• John Keats

  An english romantic poet.

• Nillie Melba

  Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• John Quincy Adams

  The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.

• Nachmen Simon

  Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

• James Herriot

  A British veterinarian and author who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a country veterinarian in...

• Franciszek Starowieyski

  Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

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Holidays on February 23, 2011:

• Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
• Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
• Blessed odilia of Mombeek
• Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
• Brunei - National Day.
• Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 2011:

• Saint Milburga
• Saint Lazarus (d.867)

February 23, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 2011 was Born This Way by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 23, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 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 23, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 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 23, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 23, 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 23, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 23, 2011 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

February 23, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 23, 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