What happened on Tuesday February 14, 2017?

Here's what happened on February 14, 2017:

• Syrian Civil War: Idlib Governorate Clashes On February 14, 2017, rival fighters from Tahrir Al-Sham and Jund Al-Aqsa engaged in intense clashes within Syria's northern Idlib Governorate. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported dozens of fatalities during this violent confrontation, highlighting the ongoing fragmentation and internal conflicts within Syrian rebel groups.
• Kashmir Border Conflict Escalation On February 14, 2017, tensions escalated at the Line of Control between India and Pakistan, resulting in significant military casualties. Three Pakistani Army soldiers were killed by Indian Army troops, while simultaneously, three Indian Army soldiers and a suspected militant lost their lives in separate, intense cross-border skirmishes.
• US Sanctions Venezuelan Vice President The United States imposed sanctions on Tareck El Aissami, Venezuela's Vice President, accusing him of playing a significant role in international narcotics trafficking. The sanctions included asset restrictions and a travel ban, further straining U.S.-Venezuela diplomatic relations.
• Kasai Central Civilian Massacre The United Nations reported a tragic incident in Kasai Central, Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Congolese military was accused of killing at least 101 civilians, including more than 30 women, during military operations against Kamwina Nsapu rebels. This event underscores the severe human rights violations in the region's ongoing conflict.
• Mass Arrests in Kurdish-Turkish Conflict Turkish police conducted a massive operation, arresting over 800 individuals allegedly connected to the banned Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). This action was part of the ongoing Kurdish-Turkish conflict and the broader 2016-2017 Turkish purges.
• Cigna-Anthem Merger Collapse In a significant corporate legal battle, Cigna terminated its merger agreement with Anthem after a U.S. Federal Judge blocked the deal. Cigna initiated a lawsuit seeking the $1.85 billion reverse termination fee and additional damages exceeding $13 billion. Anthem contested Cigna's right to end the merger, which was originally extended to April 30, 2017.
• Aetna-Humana Merger Termination Following a federal court's intervention, Aetna announced the termination of its proposed merger with Humana. As part of the agreement's cancellation, Aetna agreed to pay Humana a $1 billion termination fee, reflecting the complex landscape of healthcare industry consolidation.
• Gambia Rejoins Commonwealth British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson announced Gambia's return to the Commonwealth of Nations following discussions with President Adama Barrow. This marked a significant diplomatic shift, as former President Yahya Jammeh had withdrawn from the organization in 2013, considering it a 'neocolonial institution'.
• UAE Announces Passenger Drone Program At the World Government Summit, the United Arab Emirates revealed plans to make its passenger drone operational by July 2017, signaling a significant advancement in urban transportation and autonomous technology.
• US Secret Service Director Retires Joseph Clancy, Director of the United States Secret Service, announced his retirement, effective March 4, 2017. This leadership change came at a critical time for the agency responsible for protecting high-ranking U.S. government officials.

Events in 2017

February 14, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 14, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 14, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.91
• Apple AAPL: opens at $133.47
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.41
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.13
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $178.57

Exchange Rates on February 14, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9451 EUR
• 1 USD = 114.317 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8017 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.303 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3074 CAD

February 14, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aston Villa - Barnsley : 1 - 3
• Brighton - Ipswich : 1 - 1
• Derby - Cardiff : 3 - 4
• Fulham - Nott'm Forest : 3 - 2
• Leeds - Bristol City : 2 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Eastleigh - Braintree Town : 0 - 2
• Guiseley - Sutton : 2 - 1
• Woking - Solihull : 2 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• AFC Wimbledon - Coventry : 1 - 1
• Bolton - Rochdale : 1 - 0
• Bristol Rvs - Sheffield United : 0 - 0
• Bury - Milton Keynes Dons : 0 - 0
• Fleetwood Town - Bradford : 2 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Carlisle - Doncaster : 2 - 1
• Colchester - Crawley Town : 2 - 3
• Crewe - Wycombe : 2 - 1
• Luton - Hartlepool : 3 - 0
• Mansfield - Accrington : 4 - 4

February 14, 2017 was a Tuesday and it was the 45th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 2017 can also be written as 2/14/2017 in the US and as 14/2/2017 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 2017 in February 2017 calendar

Famous people died on February 14, 2017:

• Gianuario Carta

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February 14, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
3. Zayn / Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
4. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer

February 14, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
3. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
4. Drake - Fake Love
5. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles

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

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February 14, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 2017 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 09:27 pm and setting at 09:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 2017.

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Someone born on February 14, 2017 is:

8 years 2 months old,

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