Tuesday February 24, 2015: on this day

February 24, 2015 was a Tuesday and it was the 55th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 2015 can also be written as 2/24/2015 in the US and as 24/2/2015 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 2015 in February 2015 calendar

Here's what happened on February 24, 2015:

• John key, prime minister of new zealand, announces plans for up to 143 new zealand defence force personnel being deployed to iraq as part of a two-year training mission. (new zealand herald). at least 37 people are killed in a wave of bombings that struck baghdad.
• John key, prime minister of new zealand, announced plans to send up to 143 new zealand defence force personnel into iraq for a two-year training mission.
• At least 37 people are killed in a wave of bombings that struck baghdad.
• Islamic state of iraq and the levant. the syrian observatory for human rights estimates isil has kidnapped at most 150 christians from assyrian villages in syria during a series of raids on february 23.
• According to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 150 christians from assyrian villages were kidnapped by isil in a series raids on february 23.
• The congolese army launches an offensive in south kivu against the fdlr rebels.
• War in donbass - up to 75 british armed forces personnel are to be deployed as military advisors for the ukrainian army.
• As military advisors for the ukrainian army, up to 75 british armed forces personnel are expected to be deployed.
• Boko haram: more than 200 boko haram militants were killed by chadian soldiers in an attack near garambu, nigeria's border to cameroon. one soldier from the chad army is killed, and nine others are wounded. (reuters) two crowded buses stations in kano and potiskum were attacked by suicide bombers. at least 27 people have been killed in this violent region. although there is no claim to responsibility, both blasts bear the hallmarks boko haram militant group.
• Over 200 boko haram militants were killed by chadian soldiers in an attack near garambu, nigeria. the incident took place close to nigeria's border. one soldier from the chad army is killed, and nine others are wounded.
• Two crowded buses stations in kano and potiskum were attacked by suicide bombers. at least 27 people have been killed in this violent region. although there is no claim to responsibility for either blasts, both bear the hallmarks boko haram militant group.
• Greece submits a list with eleven reforms that it will pursue to obtain a loan extension.
• Barack obama, president of the united states, vetoes a bill that would have approved the transcanada keystone xl pipeline between canadian oil sands refineries and the gulf of mexico.
• 2015 oxnard train accident: more than 30 people were injured in a collision between a truck and a metrolink train in oxnard. four others are in critical condition. (los angeles times) (msn),
• After colliding with a truck, a metrolink train in oxnard, california was ejected. more than 30 people were injured and four others are in critical condition. (los angeles times) (msn),
• Dr rajendra pachauri, the intergovernmental panel on climate change's head, resigns due to his involvement in a sexting scam.
• Joko widodo, president of indonesia, says that the execution of 11 convicts, most of them on drug charges, from overseas will not be delayed. andrew chan and myuran sukumaran, two australians currently on death row, were denied appeals by a court. (reuters),
• In a retrial, former prime minister of egypt ahmed nazif was cleared of corruption charges.
• Eight people were killed when a czech gunman opened fire on a uhersky brod restaurant.
• Eddie ray routh is convicted of the 2013 killing of chris kyle, a sniper for the united states navy seals. kyle was also killed by chad littlefield, kyle's friend from texas. routh is sentenced automatically to life imprisonment with no parole (bbc),
• Chicago aldermanic elections 2015: chicagoans vote to elect a mayor and 50 aldermen. the mayoral election will see a runoff between the incumbent rahm emanuel, and cook county commissioner jesus "chuy” garcia. (chicago tribune),
• Chicago, illinois is home to 50 aldermen and a mayor. the mayoral election will see a runoff between rahm emanuel, the incumbent, and jesus "chuy," garcia, cook county commissioner. (chicago tribune),
• Yemeni crisis (2011-present: abd rabbuh mansur hadi resigns as president of yemen, after fleeing from the houthis.
• After fleeing from the houthis, abd rabbuh mansur hadi resigns as president of yemen.
• Malcolm rifkind, former u.k. foreign secretary, resigns as chair of the parliamentary intelligence committee. he said that he will not run for re-election in conservative parliamentary after getting embroiled with a embarrassing cash-for access sting.
• Robert a. mcdonald, u.s. secretary for veterans affairs, admits to lying when he claimed he had served in the u.s. army special forces.
• After five of the current players were charged with providing cocaine, the australian-based national rugby league assumes control of the gold coast titans rugby team.
• A metrolink train derails in oxnard, california following a collision with a truck, leaving more than 30 injured.

February 24, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 24, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.33
• Apple AAPL: opens at $132.94
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.15
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.12
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.49

Exchange Rates on February 24, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8815 EUR
• 1 USD = 118.969 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.647 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2775 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2494 CAD

February 24, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Sampdoria - Genoa : 1 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackburn - Norwich : 1 - 2
• Brentford - Blackpool : 4 - 0
• Brighton - Leeds : 2 - 0
• Derby - Charlton : 2 - 0
• Huddersfield - Reading : 3 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bristol Rvs - Braintree Town : 2 - 1
• Gateshead - Kidderminster : 2 - 0
• Grimsby - Telford United : 1 - 0
• Wrexham - Forest Green : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Dunfermline - Brechin : 0 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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February 24, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 2015 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 24, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:09 am and setting at 12:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 03, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 2015

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Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

• George Harrison

  British composer, producer and musician.

• Kristin Davis

  Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

• Edward James Olmos

  Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

• Helen Shaver

  Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

• Emmanuelle Riva

  French actress on stage, film, and television.

• Alessandro Gassman

  Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

• Abe Vigoda

  American actor.

• James Farentino

  American actor (d. 2012).

• Steven Hill

  Seattle, washington -- actor.

• Mark Moses

  American actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 24th

You are 9 years 2 months old,

or 110 months and 2 days old,

or 478 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3349 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 2015?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 24, 2015.

Famous people died on February 24, 2015:

• Mefodiy

  Ukrainian metropolitan (b. 1949).

• Rakhat Aliyev

  Kazakh politician and diplomat (b. 1962).

• Pierrette Favarger
• Irving Kahn
• Martina Kniezková
• Rahat Álıev
• Aleksandr Samuilovič Šejn
• Kluivert Roa

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

• Don Knotts

  Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

• Dinah Shore

  American entertainer.

• Dennis Weaver

  American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

• Johnnie Ray

  American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

• Bruce Bennett

  American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

• George Gobel

  Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

• Ronald Pickup

  English actor (b. 1940).

• Conrad Nagel

  Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

• Bobby Moore

  Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

• Jean Rogers

  Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 24th

Holidays on February 24, 2015:

• Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
• Flag Day in MTxico.
• St. Sergius
• Dragobete in Romania.
• St. Matthias
• St. Modest
• St. Edelbert
• Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
• Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.

February 24, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 24, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
2. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
3. Hozier - Take Me To Church
4. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds
5. Maroon 5 - Sugar

February 24, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 2015 was FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 24, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds
2. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
3. Usher Featuring Juicy J - I Don't Mind
4. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown - Only
5. Big Sean Featuring E-40 - I Don't F**k With You

February 24, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 24, 2015 was Mi Verdad by Mana Featuring Shakira, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 24, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 24, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Mana Featuring Shakira - Mi Verdad
2. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona - Bailando
3. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
4. J Balvin - Ay Vamos
5. Romeo Santos - Eres Mia