What happened on Friday February 02, 2018?

Here's what happened on February 02, 2018:

• US Nuclear Posture Review Update The United States released its first nuclear weapons policy update since 2010, proposing the addition of two new weapon types to its arsenal: low-yield submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) and cruise missiles (SLCM), signaling potential shifts in military strategy.
• US Diplomatic Discussions on Venezuela US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, alongside Mexican and Canadian diplomats, discussed potential political transitions in Venezuela. Tillerson suggested the Venezuelan military could facilitate a 'peaceful transfer' of power, invoking historical US policy in Latin America.
• YouTube Content Policy Changes YouTube announced new content moderation policies targeting 'egregious' videos, sparking debates about censorship. Simultaneously, the platform introduced transparency measures by labeling videos from state-funded broadcasters to combat potential propaganda.
• UK-China Trade Relations and Diplomatic Visit Prime Minister Theresa May concluded a three-day diplomatic visit to China, amid growing tensions surrounding perceived erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong. The visit resulted in trade agreements estimated at £9 billion, highlighting ongoing economic engagement between the two nations.
• Miners Rescued from Sibanye Gold Mine All 955 South African miners were successfully rescued from the Beatrix Gold mine in Free State after being trapped since Wednesday. The incident was triggered by a powerful storm that knocked down an electrical power tower, causing a massive power outage. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.
• Tariq Ramadan Rape Allegations Tariq Ramadan, an Oxford professor and Islamic scholar, was arrested and charged with rape. Following investigations, he was sentenced to prison in Paris, marking a significant moment in the #MeToo movement's global impact.
• Finsbury Park Attack Sentencing Darren Osborne was sentenced to life imprisonment for the terrorist attack targeting Muslims in London on 19 June 2017. The sentencing highlighted ongoing concerns about hate crimes and religious discrimination.
• Trump Authorizes Release of Nunes Memo President Trump authorized the release of a controversial memo related to the Russia investigation, despite objections from the FBI and Department of Justice who claimed the document could threaten national security.

Events in 2018

February 02, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 02, 2018

February 02, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 02, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $166.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $93.64
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.89
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $161.70

Exchange Rates on February 02, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8023 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.03 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7081 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2597 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2421 CAD

February 02, 2018 was a Friday and it was the 33rd day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 2018 can also be written as 2/2/2018 in the US and as 2/2/2018 in UK and Europe.

February 02, 2018 in February 2018 calendar

Famous people died on February 02, 2018:

• Joseph Polchinski

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on February 2nd

February 02, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 2018 was God's Plan by Drake, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Drake - God's Plan
2. Ed Sheeran - Perfect
3. Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug - Havana
4. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
5. Bruno Mars & Cardi B - Finesse

February 02, 2018: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 2018 was God's Plan by Drake, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Drake - God's Plan
2. Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
3. Bruno Mars & Cardi B - Finesse
4. Drake - Diplomatic Immunity
5. G-Eazy Featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B - No Limit

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, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 02, 2018 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 2018 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, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:57 pm and setting at 09:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on February 02, 2018

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Someone born on February 02, 2018 is:

7 years 3 months old,

or 87 months and 11 days old,

or 379 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2657 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 2018?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 02, 2018.

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