What happened on Wednesday February 02, 2011?

About February 2nd, 2011, in brief:

  • Historical events: Egyptian protesters continued nationwide demonstrations against President Hosni Mubarak for a ninth day. Mohamed ElBaradei and other protesters demanded Mubarak's immediate departure to avoid further bloodshed and turmoil. Clashes occurred in Cairo and Alexandria between supporters and opponents of Mubarak, resulting in one death and 700 injuries. Mubarak supporters attacked anti-government protesters with stones, knives, and Molotov cocktails. Internet access was partially restored after a five-day blackout, and Al Jazeera urged Egyptian satellite company Nilesat to resume broadcasting its signal. Al Arabiya journalist Ahmad Abdallah was reported missing but later found after being beaten by pro-Mubarak supporters. Pro-Mubarak protesters also attacked CNN anchor Anderson Cooper and his crew. International leaders, including President Barack Obama, called for an 'orderly transition' of power in Egypt.
  • Day of the week: February 2nd, 2011 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Grenade by Bruno Mars
  • Popular movie: Warrior directed by Gavin O'Connor

More about February 2nd, 2011? See below for more news and curiosities on February 2nd, 2011.

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February 02, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 02, 2011:

  • 2011 Egyptian Protests Egyptian protesters continued nationwide demonstrations against President Hosni Mubarak for a ninth day. Mohamed ElBaradei and other protesters demanded Mubarak's immediate departure to avoid further bloodshed and turmoil. Clashes occurred in Cairo and Alexandria between supporters and opponents of Mubarak, resulting in one death and 700 injuries. Mubarak supporters attacked anti-government protesters with stones, knives, and Molotov cocktails. Internet access was partially restored after a five-day blackout, and Al Jazeera urged Egyptian satellite company Nilesat to resume broadcasting its signal. Al Arabiya journalist Ahmad Abdallah was reported missing but later found after being beaten by pro-Mubarak supporters. Pro-Mubarak protesters also attacked CNN anchor Anderson Cooper and his crew. International leaders, including President Barack Obama, called for an 'orderly transition' of power in Egypt.
  • Cyclone Yasi The Australian state of Queensland braced for Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi, predicted to be one of the most powerful in the nation's history. Airports in North Queensland, including Cairns Airport and Townsville Airport, were closed ahead of Cyclone Yasi. Cyclone Yasi crossed northeastern Australia.
  • 2011 Yemeni Protests President of Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh backtracked on his plan to rule Yemen for life and to then allow his son to inherit his rule during an emergency session of parliament ahead of tomorrow's 'day of rage' against his three-decade rule.
  • North American Winter Storm Six thousand flights were cancelled in the United States following the January 31–February 2, 2011 North American winter storm.
  • Sumo Wrestling Match Fixing Investigation Japanese police launched an investigation into match fixing allegations in professional sumo wrestling.

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February 02, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 02, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 02, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.59
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $344.45
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.93
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.84
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $163.40

Exchange Rates on February 02, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 81.53 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9876 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.94 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.556 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 112.58 JPY

February 02, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cesena - Catania : 1 - 1
  • Chievo - Napoli : 2 - 0
  • Fiorentina - Genoa : 1 - 0
  • Palermo - Juventus : 2 - 1
  • Parma - Lecce : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Germinal : 2 - 0
  • Eupen - Waregem : 0 - 2
  • Genk - St Truiden : 1 - 1
  • Lokeren - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 1
  • Mechelen - Kortrijk : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol Rvs - Milton Keynes Dons : 1 - 2
  • Notts County - Walsall : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Birmingham - Man City : 2 - 2
  • Blackburn - Tottenham : 0 - 1
  • Blackpool - West Ham : 1 - 3
  • Bolton - Wolves : 1 - 0
  • Fulham - Newcastle : 1 - 0
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What day of the week was February 02, 2011?


February 02, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 33rd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 2011 can also be written as 2/2/2011 in the US and as 2/2/2011 in UK and Europe.

February 02, 2011 in February 2011 calendar

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February 02, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 02, 2011:

  • Margaret John

    Welsh actress (b. 1926).

  • Adriano Bozzolo

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February 02, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 02, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 02, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 2011 was Grenade by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

  1. - Grenade youtube
  2. - Firework youtube
  3. - Black And Yellow youtube
  4. - Tonight (I'm Lovin' You) youtube
  5. - What's My Name? youtube

February 02, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 2011 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - What's My Name?
  3. - No BS
  4. - Aston Martin Music
  5. - Fall For Your Type
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February 02, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

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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 02, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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February 02, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 02, 2011 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 2011 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 02, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:35 am and setting at 06:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 19, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 2011.

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How old is someone born on February 02, 2011?


Someone born on February 02, 2011 is:

14 years 3 months old,

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