Tuesday February 28, 2017: on this day

February 28, 2017 was a Tuesday and it was the 59th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2017 can also be written as 2/28/2017 in the US and as 28/2/2017 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 2017 in February 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on February 28, 2017:

• Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.
• Conflict in gaza with israel: at least 4 palestinians have been injured by israeli air strikes on gaza. these were apparently in response to rockets fired into southern israel from hamas.
• Four palestinians have been injured by israeli air strikes on gaza, which were apparently in response to hamas rockets that were launched into southern israel.
• Hershey company announced that it will reduce its global workforce by approximately 15% (2,700 jobs), in order to bring its international businesses back to profitability as soon as possible. international workforce will be more affected by the layoffs.
• Three people were killed when a small plane crashed in riverside, california. there were no injuries to anyone on the ground.
• Two people are injured when a police sniper accidentally fires while changing positions. this happened during francois hollande's speech in villognon.
• An suv crashed into the gulf shores high school band, injuring 12 people, including four of them critically, during the gulf shores mardi gras parade. the car, which was in front of the band, began to accelerate after the driver, aged 73, lost his foot on the pedal.
• 2016-17 turkish purges. approximately 330 people are being tried for their alleged involvement in the coup attempt last year. they face charges of murdering and trying to overthrow government officials, which is the most extensive trial to date.
• Around 330 people are being tried in ankara for their alleged involvement in the coup attempt last year. they face charges of murdering and trying to overthrow government officials, which is the largest trial so far.
• German police stormed a hamburg refugee center after a knife-wielding male barricaded himself in a room with his partner, a pregnant woman. before he was arrested, the man sustained injuries.
• Right-wing activists gather in protest of the court-ordered demolition by ofra, an israeli settlement built on private palestinian land. israeli police have evacuated nine homes from the settlement despite people barricading themselves in and hunger strikes.
• Royal thai government fired police general jumpol manmai because of "extremely bad" conduct and political interests that threatened national security.
• Presidency donald trump: trump's administration will increase the budget for the united states armed forces more than 9%.

February 28, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 28, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.53
• Apple AAPL: opens at $137.08
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.08
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.99
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $179.38

Exchange Rates on February 28, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9455 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.84 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8079 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3068 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3308 CAD

February 28, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Malaga - Betis : 1 - 2
• Sociedad - Eibar : 2 - 2
• Valencia - Leganes : 1 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aston Villa - Bristol City : 2 - 0
• Blackburn - Derby : 1 - 0
• Brighton - Newcastle : 1 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bromley - Braintree Town : 0 - 5
• Dag and Red - Maidstone : 0 - 2
• Eastleigh - Aldershot : 1 - 1
• Guiseley - Barrow : 1 - 0
• Lincoln - York : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ayr - Raith Rvs : 1 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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February 28, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 2017 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 28, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:45 am and setting at 09:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 2017

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Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

• Bernadette Peters

  American actress, singer, and dancer.

• Natalia Vodianova

  Model and actress from russia-french.

• Gilbert Gottfried

  Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

• Stephanie Beacham

  Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

• Dorothy Stratten

  Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

• Mario Andretti

  Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

• Svetlana Alliluyeva

  Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

• Rae Dawn Chong

  Canadian actress.

• Mercedes Ruehl

  American actress.

• Vincente Minnelli

  American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 28th

You are 7 years 1 month old,

or 85 months and 19 days old,

or 372 weeks

or 2604 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 2017?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 28, 2017.

Famous people died on February 28, 2017:

• Allyn Mark

  Allyn Mark was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

• Leone Di Lernia
• Svetlana Karpinskaja
• Vladimir Petrov
• Elisabeth Waldheim

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

• George Kennedy

  George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

• Ruby Keeler

  Canadian-american actress and dancer.

• Mary Stuart

  American actress and singer (b. 1926).

• Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

  American actor (born in 1905).

• Jim Thorpe

  American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

• Anny Ondra

  Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

• Henry Luce

  American publisher, born in china.

• Dewell Hines

  Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.

• Aleja Fernandez

  Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

• Owen Chamberlain

  American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

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Holidays on February 28, 2017:

• Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 2017:

• Saint Silvana
• Saint Rufinus
• Saint Oswald (d. 992)
• Saint Romanus (died 463)

February 28, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

February 28, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Zayn / Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
3. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
4. Katy Perry Featuring Skip Marley - Chained To The Rhythm
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer

February 28, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

February 28, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. Rihanna - Love On The Brain
5. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - I Feel It Coming

February 28, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 28, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

February 28, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Romeo Santos - Heroe Favorito
3. Shakira Featuring Maluma - Chantaje
4. Nicky Jam - El Amante
5. Calibre 50 - Siempre Te Voy A Querer