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What happened on Tuesday February 08, 2022?

About February 8th, 2022, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Felix Tshisekedi reported an attempted coup d'etat, highlighting ongoing political instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo and potential challenges to the current government's legitimacy.
  • Day of the week: February 8th, 2022 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre directed by Marcus Nispel

More about February 8th, 2022? See below for more news and curiosities on February 8th, 2022.

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February 08, 2022: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 2022:

  • Attempted Coup in Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi reported an attempted coup d'etat, highlighting ongoing political instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo and potential challenges to the current government's legitimacy.
  • Attempted Coup in Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi reported an attempted coup d'etat, highlighting ongoing political instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo and potential challenges to the current government's legitimacy.
  • Syrian-Israeli Aerial Confrontation The Syrian military fired an anti-aircraft missile towards Israeli territory, which exploded mid-air over northern Israel, triggering air raid sirens. In response, the Israeli Air Force conducted retaliatory airstrikes near Damascus, escalating regional tensions.
  • Syrian-Israeli Aerial Confrontation The Syrian military fired an anti-aircraft missile towards Israeli territory, which exploded mid-air over northern Israel, triggering air raid sirens. In response, the Israeli Air Force conducted retaliatory airstrikes near Damascus, escalating regional tensions.
  • Arm Ltd. and Nvidia Merger Collapse The proposed US$66 billion merger between Arm Ltd. and Nvidia was cancelled due to significant regulatory pressures from multiple global jurisdictions, including the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, and China. As an alternative strategy, Arm decided to pursue a public listing.
  • Arm Ltd. and Nvidia Merger Collapse The proposed US$66 billion merger between Arm Ltd. and Nvidia was cancelled due to significant regulatory pressures from multiple global jurisdictions, including the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, and China. As an alternative strategy, Arm decided to pursue a public listing.
  • Joint Counter-Terrorism Operation in Mali Malian Armed Forces and the French-led Takuba Task Force conducted a successful joint military operation, neutralizing at least 30 jihadist combatants using a Mirage 2000 fighter jet, demonstrating international cooperation against regional terrorist threats.
  • Joint Counter-Terrorism Operation in Mali Malian Armed Forces and the French-led Takuba Task Force conducted a successful joint military operation, neutralizing at least 30 jihadist combatants using a Mirage 2000 fighter jet, demonstrating international cooperation against regional terrorist threats.
  • COVID-19 Surge in Hong Kong Hong Kong experienced a significant COVID-19 outbreak, reporting a record 625 new cases for the fourth consecutive day, which prompted the implementation of strict social distancing measures to control virus transmission.
  • COVID-19 Surge in Hong Kong Hong Kong experienced a significant COVID-19 outbreak, reporting a record 625 new cases for the fourth consecutive day, which prompted the implementation of strict social distancing measures to control virus transmission.
  • Deadly Landslides in Colombia Catastrophic landslides struck Dosquebradas in the Risaralda Department, resulting in at least 14 fatalities and 35 injuries, underscoring the region's vulnerability to geological hazards.
  • Deadly Landslides in Colombia Catastrophic landslides struck Dosquebradas in the Risaralda Department, resulting in at least 14 fatalities and 35 injuries, underscoring the region's vulnerability to geological hazards.
  • Japan's COVID-19 Mortality Peak Japan reported a record 159 COVID-19 related deaths within a 24-hour period, indicating the severe impact of the pandemic on the country's public health.
  • Japan's COVID-19 Mortality Peak Japan reported a record 159 COVID-19 related deaths within a 24-hour period, indicating the severe impact of the pandemic on the country's public health.
  • Poland Postpones Vaccination Mandate Poland indefinitely delayed its mandatory full vaccination requirement for teachers, military personnel, and police officers, citing current vaccination rates and potential implementation challenges.
  • Poland Postpones Vaccination Mandate Poland indefinitely delayed its mandatory full vaccination requirement for teachers, military personnel, and police officers, citing current vaccination rates and potential implementation challenges.

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February 08, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 08, 2022?


February 08, 2022 was a Tuesday and it was the 39th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2022 can also be written as 2/8/2022 in the US and as 8/2/2022 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 2022: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th 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 08, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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February 08, 2022: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 08, 2022 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 2022 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 08, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:52 am and setting at 01:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 2022 while the next full moon would come on Feb 16, 2022.

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How old is someone born on February 08, 2022?


Someone born on February 08, 2022 is:

3 years 2 months old,

or 38 months and 15 days old,

or 167 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1170 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 2022?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 2022?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 08, 2022.

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