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About February 28th, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: Carpatair Flight 128, a Saab 2000 bound to Timisoara, Romania, departing from Chisinau (Moldova) - with 51 passengers, makes an emergency landing at Traian Via International Airport, without its forward landing gear. (Phillyburbs). Please leave the landing gear point out of the synopsis. Since emergency landings occur at an alarming rate, the landing gear issue is the reason the item is on this portal. --amp
  • Day of the week: February 28th, 2009 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Bernadette Peters, Natalia Vodianova
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Right Round by Flo Rida
  • Popular movie: Ten Inch Hero directed by David Mackay

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What day of the week was February 28, 2009?


February 28, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 59th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2009 can also be written as 2/28/2009 in the US and as 28/2/2009 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 2009:

  • Carpatair flight 128, a saab 2000 bound to timisoara, romania, departing from chisinau (moldova) - with 51 passengers, makes an emergency landing at traian via international airport, without its forward landing gear. (phillyburbs). please leave the landing gear point out of the synopsis. since emergency landings occur at an alarming rate, the landing gear issue is the reason the item is on this portal. --amp
  • Burma's government announced that it will allow rohingyas from myanmar who fled to neighbouring countries to return home if they identify as bengalis.
  • The first online discussion between internet users and chinese premier wen jiabao took place before the national people's congress's annual plenary.
  • The food safety law was approved by the standing committee of china's npc. this law will improve supervision and quality standards.
  • Arnold schwarzenegger, governor of california, declares a state emergency due to severe drought.
  • Robert mugabe, zimbabwean president, has vowed to keep his policy of land distribution from white farmers to black farmers.
  • Ten revolutionary armed forces members are killed and eight captured by the colombian military in cundinamarca.
  • It has been discovered that a gene is linked to a genetic motor nerve disease.
  • Bangladesh army discovers more mass graves in bangladesh rifles' mutiny in dhaka.
  • According to the holy see, the number of priests in roman catholic church is gradually increasing.
  • Unlike february_2004#february_28, which was also a saturday, there was no february 29 succeeding this one.
  • Carpatair flight 128, a saab 2000 bound to timisoara, romania from chisinau moldova and carrying 51 passengers, makes an emergency landing at traian viia international airport sans its forward landing gear.

February 28, 2009: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 28, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Juventus - Napoli : 1 - 0
  • Lazio - Bologna : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Bergen : 3 - 0
  • Club Brugge - Roeselare : 2 - 1
  • Dender - Tubize : 4 - 0
  • Germinal - Kortrijk : 3 - 0
  • Mouscron - Anderlecht : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Cottbus : 3 - 2
  • Dortmund - Hoffenheim : 0 - 0
  • Ein Frankfurt - Schalke 04 : 1 - 2
  • Hannover - Leverkusen : 1 - 0
  • Hertha - M'gladbach : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Sevilla : 1 - 2
  • Espanol - Real Madrid : 0 - 2

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February 28, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 28, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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February 28, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 2009 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, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 07:48 am and setting at 11:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Mar 11, 2009.

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Who was born on February 28, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    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

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

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

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

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

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

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

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

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

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

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February 28, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 2 months old,

or 182 months and 20 days old,

or 794 weeks

or 5558 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 2009?

There are 286 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, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 28, 2009.

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February 28, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 2009:

  • Paul Harvey

    American radio host (b. 1918).

  • Miguel Serrano
  • Corrado Mangione
  • Tom Sturdivant
  • Max Aebischer
  • Daniel Riot

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

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

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    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
    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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February 28, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 2009:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 2009:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 28, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 2009 was Right Round by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 28, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 2009 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. - Right Round youtube
  2. - Dead And Gone
  3. - Crack A Bottle
  4. - Heartless
  5. - Just Dance

February 28, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 28, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 2009 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. - Blame It
  2. - Turnin Me On
  3. - Diva
  4. - Rockin' That Thang
  5. - She Got Her Own

February 28, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 28, 2009 was Te Presumo by Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 28, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 28, 2009 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. - Te Presumo
  2. - Espero
  3. - Por Un Segundo
  4. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  5. - El Ultimo Beso

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February 28, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ten Inch Hero

Ten Inch Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Mackay

Starring: Elisabeth Harnois, Clea DuVall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jensen Ackles

Country: United States of America

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

I Love You, Man

I Love You, Man

Release year: 2009

Directed by: John Hamburg

Starring: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Sarah Burns

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

Country: United States of America

Eden Lake

Eden Lake

Release year: 2009

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

February 28, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 2009 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Diplomatic Immunity

Diplomatic Immunity

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Peter Maris

Trust Me

Trust Me

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Andrew Kazamia

Push

Push

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Paul McGuigan

Closing Time

Closing Time

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Hans Lietz

The Shift

The Shift

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Lee Cipolla

February 28, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Slobbering Love Affair by Bernard Goldberg

A Slobbering Love Affair

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Is there a liberal bias in mainstream media? Bernard Goldberg, a CBS veteran and New York Times bestseller author, believes they do.

Fool by Christopher Moore

Fool

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"Hilarious and always inventive, this book is for all, especially uptight English teacher bardolaters and ministerial students." --Dallas Morning NewsFool - The outrageous and hilarious New York Times bestseller by the unstoppable Christopher

Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs

Bone Crossed

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Check out our feature on Patricia Briggs’s Bone Crossed. Shapeshifter Mercy Thompson topped the bestsellers list with Iron Kissed...

The Gamble by Thomas E. Ricks

The Gamble

By:

Thomas E. Rick's news-breaking sequel to Fiasco, the #1 New York Times Bestseller. Now updated to include all the details of the Iraq War since late 2005.

Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani

Very Valentine

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"Sex and the City meets Moonstruck Sexy, sensual and dripping with style People Very Valentine is a delightful treat for Adriana Trigiani's fans. A "delightful," (Boston Globe), and "romance-soaked novel".

February 28, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 28, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bad Rats: The Rats' Revenge

Bad Rats: The Rats' Revenge

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Strategy First

Beaterator

Beaterator

Platform: PlayStation Portable iOS

Genre: Music, puzzle

Publisher: Rockstar Games

Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii PlayStation 2 Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

ARMA 2

ARMA 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter, tactical shooter

Christmas Clix

Christmas Clix

Platform: Macintosh, Wii, Windows

Publisher: JV Games (Wii)

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Who was the US President on February 28, 2009?

On February 28, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 2009?

On February 28, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 2009?

On February 28, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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What happened in 2009?

2009 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • For the first time since 2003, when Saddam Hussein was overthrown by the U.S.-led invasion, the U.S. military in Iraq is under Iraqi control.
  • Claiborne Pell (1961-1997 Rhode Island Democratic Senator) dies of Parkinson's disease at 90.
  • Jett Travolta (16-year-old) is the son of actor John Travolta and dies suddenly from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas.

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What was the calendar for February 2009?

February 2009 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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