Sunday February 26, 2012: on this day

February 26, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 57th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 2012 can also be written as 2/26/2012 in the US and as 26/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 2012 in February 2012 calendar

Here's what happened on February 26, 2012:

• At least two people are killed by a mass suicide bomber in jos, nigeria.
• France and germany are following the united states, united kingdom and canada in withdrawing civilian personnel from afghan government facilities after the deaths of two nato officers.
• Colombia's revolutionary armed forces of colombia (farc) announces it has stopped kidnapping and will soon free its last remaining captives.
• 84th academy awards:
• The 84th academy awards will be held at hollywood and highland center theatre (formerly kodak theatre), in hollywood, california.
• "the artist" wins five academy awards, including best picture. this is the first silent film to win an academy award since 1927's "wings".
• "a separation" wins the best foreign language film award.
• Guinness world records has verified chandra bahadur dangi to be the world's shortest person, surpassing the long-held record of gul mohammed.
• Rupert murdoch's news corporation launches 'the sun on sunday'' to replace the closed 'news of the world. this was due to a phone hacking scandal.
• 15 tourists were killed when a bus fell off a cliff near shanxi in china.
• Burlington, ontario canada, canada: a train crashes in burlington. at least three people are killed and 45 others are injured.
• Cairo is witness to the trial of 16 americans and 27 others in connection with an egyptian crackdown on nongovernmental organizations. this has caused tension between egypt and the united states.
• Two italian marines will be charged under indian law for the murder of two indian fishermen.
• After china lifted restrictions, thousands of chinese posts flood president barack obama's google+ page.
• Russian protests 2011-2012: tens of thousands of russians form a human chain in the middle of moscow to protest vladimir putin.
• Senegal's presidential election, which was marred by violence, will see voters go to the polls.
• Syria's voters go to the polls to vote on a new constitution.
• Three thousand malaysians protest against a rare earth refinery being constructed by lynas, an australian miner.
• 84th academy awards.: the 84th academy awards take place at the hollywood and highland center theatre (formerly kodak theatre), in hollywood, california. (ninemsn.) the artist wins five academy awards. this includes best picture. it is the first silent film ever to be awarded such an award since wings (1927). los angeles times: a separation wins best foreign language film award.
• George zimmerman shoots and kills trayvon martin, 17, in sanford, florida.
• A train derails in burlington, ontario, canada killing at least three people and injuring 45.
• Seventeen-year-old african-american student trayvon martin is shot to death by neighborhood watch coordinator george zimmerman in an altercation in sanford, florida.

February 26, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Roma : 4 - 1
• Bologna - Udinese : 1 - 3
• Cagliari - Lecce : 1 - 2
• Catania - Novara : 3 - 1
• Chievo - Cesena : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - Club Brugge : 3 - 0
• Lierse - Anderlecht : 0 - 0
• Standard - St Truiden : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0
• Dortmund - Hannover : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Frankfurt FSV - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1
• Paderborn - Ein Frankfurt : 4 - 2
• St Pauli - Braunschweig : 0 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th 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 26, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 2012 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 26, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:26 am and setting at 10:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 2012

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Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

• Fats Domino

  Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

• Johnny Cash

  American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

• Michael Bolton

  American singer, international star and social activist.

• Nate Ruess

  Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

• Mark Dacascos

  American actor and martial artist.

• Jackie Gleason

  American comedian.

• Jennifer Grant

  American actress, noted family.

• Madeleine Carroll

  British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

• Tony Randall

  American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

• Bill Duke

  Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 26th

You are 12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 28 days old,

or 634 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4440 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 2012?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 26, 2012.

Famous people died on February 26, 2012:

• Richard Carpenter

  American musician and member of the popular brother-sister singing group "the carpenters", who sold millions of hits records in the early...

• Árpád Fekete
• Enrico Sirello
• Giulio Girardi
• Antonio Pérez Sánchez

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

• Constance Ford

  Actress (ada hobson - another world).

• Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

  Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

• Hanae Mori

  Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

• Jef Raskin

  Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

• Gabor Szabo

  Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

• Kalmen Rosen

  Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

• Vinayak Savarkar

  Indian independence activist and politician.

• Anandi Gopal Joshi

  First Indian female doctor.

• Lavi Eshkol

  Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th

Holidays on February 26, 2012:

• Blessed Edigna
• Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
• Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
• Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 2012:

• Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
• Saint Victor
• Saint Alexander of Alexandria
• Saint Nestor (died 251)

February 26, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 2012 was Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 26, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
2. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
3. Fun. - We Are Young
4. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
5. Flo Rida - Good Feeling

February 26, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 2012 was The Motto by Drake Featuring Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 26, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
2. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud
3. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
4. Beyonce - Love On Top
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Jay-Z & Andre 3000 - I Do

February 26, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 26, 2012 was Lovumba (Prestige) by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 26, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Daddy Yankee - Lovumba (Prestige)
2. 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto y America Sierra - Intentalo
3. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Llamada de Mi Ex
4. Mana Featuring Prince Royce - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
5. Don Omar Featuring Natti Natasha - Dutty Love