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About February 14th, 2015, in brief:

  • Historical events: War in Donbass: Ukrainian President Petro Polouchenko warns about a threatened ceasefire tonight. He also accuses Russia for "significantly increasing" their offensive. He ordered that all Ukrainian forces cease fire after midnight in a live interview.
  • Day of the week: February 14th, 2015 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Gregory Hines, Simon Pegg
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars
  • Popular movie: Peeping Tom directed by Michael Powell

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What day of the week was February 14, 2015?


February 14, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 45th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 2015 can also be written as 2/14/2015 in the US and as 14/2/2015 in UK and Europe.

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February 14, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 14, 2015:

  • War in donbass: ukrainian president petro polouchenko warns about a threatened ceasefire tonight. he also accuses russia for "significantly increasing" their offensive. he ordered that all ukrainian forces cease fire after midnight in a live interview.
  • The ukrainian president petro poroshenko warned of a possible threat to a ceasefire tonight. he also accused russia of "significantly increasing its offensive." he ordered that all ukrainian forces cease fire after midnight in a live interview.
  • Burma launches air strikes against rebels at kokang after internal conflict. hundreds of soldiers were killed in fightings over the past weeks and many more were injured.
  • Myanmar launches air strike against rebels in kokang as many soldiers were killed in fighting in recent weeks.
  • 2015 copenhagen shootings: danish police are looking for a gunman who opened fire at a free speech seminar, in copenhagen, denmark. the gunman was a documentary maker named finn norgaard. he also injured lars vilks, a swedish artist known for his controversial drawing of the prophet mohammed. three police officers, who were guarding the seminar, are among the wounded. (bbc news), (the guardian),
  • Danish police are looking for a gunman who opened fire at a copenhagen seminar on free speech, injuring lars vilks, a swedish artist known for his controversial drawings about the prophet mohammed, and killing finn norgaard, a documentary maker. three police officers, who were guarding the seminar, are among the wounded. (bbc news), (the guardian),
  • After officially being elected to the queensland state government as a minority government, premier annastacia palaszczuk was sworn in at government house, brisbane.
  • Pope francis appoints twenty cardinals, resulting in the college of cardinals having a majority of their members being from outside europe.
  • The 65th berlin international film festival awarded the golden bear to taxi, a film by jafar panahi from iran.
  • Louis jourdan (gigi), a french actor in television and film, has died at the age of 93.
  • A blizzard warning has been issued for eastern massachusetts, northeastern united states.
  • Twelve people died from swine influenza in gujarat, india. this brings the total to 136 deaths since january. 130 additional cases have been reported.
  • Yemeni crisis (2011-present: united arab emirates suspends embassy operations in yemen because of security concerns regarding the recent shiite houthi rebel takeover of the country.
  • Security concerns over the recent shiite houthi rebel takeover of yemen have led to the united arab emirates suspending its embassy operations there.
  • Tony abbott, the prime minister of australia, makes a last-minute appeal to andrew chan and myuran sukmaran, bali nine drug smugglers facing death in indonesia.
  • Senegal will bring forward the former president of chad hissene habre for war crimes, torture and other crimes against humanity.
  • A motorcycle gunman kills and shoots a journalist from the philippines, who was critical of the alleged involvement of local officials in illegal drug trade. this is the 34th murder committed by a motorcycle gunman since benigno aquino iii's regime began in 2010.
  • Canadian police foil valentine's day massacre plot in halifax, nova scotia. (reuters via news24),
  • The 2015 cricket world cup starts with new zealand taking on sri lanka at christchurch's hagley oval and australia taking on england at the melbourne cricket ground.
  • The naismith memorial basketball hall of fame has announced the induction class for 2015. louie dampier, john isaacs, lindsay gaze, tom heinsohn, and george raveling will all be inducted as players. heinsohn will be inducted as the fourth player and coach. on april 6, other members of the induction class would be announced.

February 14, 2015: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 14, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 14, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8784 EUR
  • 1 USD = 0.649 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2853 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2447 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9318 CHF

February 14, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Palermo - Napoli : 3 - 1
  • Sassuolo - Fiorentina : 1 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Lierse - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 1
  • Mouscron-Peruwelz - Oostende : 0 - 1
  • Waasland-Beveren - Kortrijk : 1 - 0
  • Waregem - Standard : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Hamburg : 8 - 0
  • Ein Frankfurt - Schalke 04 : 1 - 0
  • Hoffenheim - Stuttgart : 2 - 1
  • Leverkusen - Wolfsburg : 4 - 5
  • M'gladbach - FC Koln : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ingolstadt - Sandhausen : 1 - 3
  • Kaiserslautern - Aalen : 1 - 0

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February 14, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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 14, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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February 14, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 14, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 14, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:51 am and setting at 02:00 pm.

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

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Who was born on February 14, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on February 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 14th:

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Simon Pegg
    Simon Pegg

    Simon pegg is a british actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in popular movies such as shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, and the...

  • Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore

    Freddie highmore is a british actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as finding neverland, charlie and the chocolate factory,...

  • Rob Thomas
    Rob Thomas

    American musician (matchbox twenty).

  • Meg Tilly
    Meg Tilly

    Meg Tilly is a Canadian actress and novelist known for her roles in films like 'The Big Chill' and 'Agnes of God.

  • Florence Henderson
    Florence Henderson

    American actress and singer on stage, tv and film.

  • Tina Aumont
    Tina Aumont

    French actress, born in america to jean-pierre aumont and maria montez.

  • Lois Maxwell
    Lois Maxwell

    Canadian-australian model and actress (d. 2007).

  • Danai Gurira
    Danai Gurira

    Tv actress.

  • Hugh Downs
    Hugh Downs

    American television personality.

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How old is someone born on February 14, 2015?


Someone born on February 14, 2015 is:

9 years 3 months old,

or 111 months and 5 days old,

or 483 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3382 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 2015?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 14th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 14, 2015.

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February 14, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 14, 2015:

  • Louis Jourdan
    Louis Jourdan

    French television and film actor.

  • Philip Levine

    American poet who won the pulitzer prize for poetry 1995 for his collection of poetry titled "the simple truth", (1994).

  • Kaspian Eriksson

    Kaspian Eriksson was a celebrated playwright whose works explored complex social and political themes.

  • Franjo Mihalić

    Croatian-serbian runner and coach (b. 1920).

  • Wim Ruska
  • Alan Howard
  • Michele Ferrero
  • Tito Bottà
  • Ammouri Mbarek
  • Keith Copeland
  • Philippe Massoni
  • Agnelle Bundervoët

What famous deaths happened on February 14th?

Famous deaths on February 14th:

  • Sig Ruman
    Sig Ruman

    Actor (schultz life with luigi), dead at 82.

  • Tom Burke
    Tom Burke

    American runner (born 1875).

  • Hiren Mukherjee

    Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

  • Pelham Grenville Wodehouse

    Famous English author known for his humorous novels and short stories.

  • David Hilbert

    Prussian mathematician, author, and professor at gottingen between 1895 and the end of his days.

  • Wahneta Trotter

    Pioneering African American journalist and editor.

  • Lavontay White

    Tragically killed in a shooting at the age of 2..

  • Cecylia Wolff

    Prolific author of novels and short stories.

  • Lavontay Johnson

    Young entrepreneur tragically killed at the age of 2..

  • Crews Allen

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar classification.

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February 14, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 14, 2015:

  • Denmark - Fastelavn. Children dress up, much like Halloween in the US.
  • Arizona - Admission Day (1912).
  • Mexico - Day of National Mourning (1831).
  • Oregon - Admission Day (1859).
  • Western World - Valentine's Day.
  • Iraq - 'Communist Martyrs Day' celebrated by Iraqi Communist Party.
  • Europe/Catholicism - Feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of Europe.

Saints celebrated on February 14, 2015:

  • Saint Abraham (d. 422)
  • Saint Valentine (d. 422).
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February 14, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 14, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 9th and February 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 14, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

February 14, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 14, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Uptown Funk!
  2. - Thinking Out Loud
  3. - Take Me To Church
  4. - Blank Space
  5. - Sugar

February 14, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 2015 was I Don't Mind by Usher Featuring Juicy J, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

February 14, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 14, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Don't Mind
  2. - FourFiveSeconds
  3. - Only
  4. - I Don't F**k With You
  5. - CoCo

February 14, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 14, 2015 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

February 14, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 14, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Yo Tambien
  5. - Eres Mia

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February 14, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 14, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2015

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

February 14, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 14, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

X Company

Release year: 2015

Nightwatch

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ole Bornedal

Just Add Magic

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Joe Nussbaum

Gym Tony

Release year: 2014

Hindsight

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

February 14, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 14, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Yes Please

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Would you like to spend time with the woman who made you laugh on Saturday Night Live and in films such as Baby Mama, Blades of Glory and They Came Together? Are you daydreaming about …

Hope To Die by James Patterson

Hope To Die

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Alex Cross, Detective, is being stalked and forced to play the most dangerous game of his career by a psychotic genius. Cross's family, his loving wife Bree, the intelligent and vibrant Nana Mama, as well as his precious children, have …

Saint Odd by Dean Koontz

Saint Odd

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY THE SUSPENSE MAGAZINE * Features Dean Koontz short story "You are Destined To Be Together Forever"--its debut in print! Dean Koontz delivers the extraordinary odyssey that …

The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn

The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy

By:

Sir Richard Kenworthy still has less than one month to find his bride. He isn't picky but he doesn't want to be.

The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant

The Boston Girl

By:

New York Times bestseller! A remarkable novel about a young Jewish girl growing up in Boston during the early 20th century. Told "with humor, optimism...through the eyes if an irresistible".

February 14, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 14, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Invisible, Inc.

Invisible, Inc.

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4

Genre: Turn-based tactics, stealth

Publisher: Klei Entertainment

Audiosurf 2

Audiosurf 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Puzzle, rhythm

Dr. Langeskov

Dr. Langeskov

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Publisher: Crows Crows Crows

Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance

Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance

Platform: PlayStation 4

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: JP Nippon Ichi Software; WW NIS America

Infinite Crisis

Infinite Crisis

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Multiplayer online battle arena

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on February 14, 2015?

On February 14, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 14, 2015?

On February 14, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 14, 2015?

On February 14, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 14th?

February 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 pulwama attack: at least 46 indian security personnel were killed in the suicide bomber's attack on his convoy of military vehicles driving along a jammu and kashmir highway.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: russian planes strike ma'arrat hurma village, idlib, syria. seven civilians are killed and 10 more are injured.
  • 2017 - Conflicts in syria's idlib governorate: syrian civil war, clashes in idlib governorate (2017): rival fighters from tahrir al-sham and jund al-aqsa clashed in syria's northern idlib governorate. the conflict resulted "dozens" of deaths, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for February 2015?

February 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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