What happened on Wednesday February 15, 2017?

Here's what happened on February 15, 2017:

• ISRO Sets World Record for Satellite Launch The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a remarkable milestone by launching a record number of satellites in a single mission, demonstrating India's advanced space technology capabilities.
• Terrorist Bombings in Pakistan A devastating terrorist attack in North-West Pakistan resulted in seven fatalities. A suicide bomber killed five people at the Mohmand Agency tribal administrative headquarters, while two others were injured at a Peshawar hospital. The terrorist group Jamaat-ul Ahrar claimed responsibility for the attack.
• Trump Cabinet Nomination Withdrawal Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants, withdrew his candidacy for Secretary of Labor in President Donald Trump's cabinet, marking a significant early challenge in the administration's personnel selection process.
• Suicide Bombing in Baghdad A suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden pickup truck on a busy street north of Baghdad, killing at least nine people in an act of urban terrorism during the ongoing Iraqi Civil War.
• Pope Francis Advocates for Indigenous Peoples At the Indigenous Peoples Forum in Rome, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of balancing development needs with protecting and preserving indigenous peoples' unique characteristics, potentially referencing ongoing struggles like the Standing Rock Sioux's opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline.
• Venezuela Bans CNN en Espanol Venezuela banned CNN en Espanol, accusing the 24-hour Spanish-language television channel of spreading propaganda, further highlighting the country's ongoing media censorship challenges.
• Eurovision Song Contest Organizational Crisis Twenty-one Eurovision Song Contest organizers in Kiev, Ukraine, resigned en masse, claiming they were completely blocked from making decisions about the event. The European Broadcasting Union remained committed to continuing the contest despite the significant organizational setback.
• Deadly Wildfire in Christchurch A severe wildfire in the Port Hills of Christchurch, New Zealand, destroyed at least eight homes. Tragically, a pilot died in a helicopter crash while attempting to combat the blaze.

Events in 2017

February 15, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 2017

February 15, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 15, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.64
• Apple AAPL: opens at $135.52
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.50
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.29
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $180.20

Exchange Rates on February 15, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9438 EUR
• 1 USD = 114.276 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8024 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2966 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3077 CAD

February 15, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Macclesfield - Barrow : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aberdeen - Motherwell : 7 - 2

February 15, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 46th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 2017 can also be written as 2/15/2017 in the US and as 15/2/2017 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 2017 in February 2017 calendar

February 15, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 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 15, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 15, 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 15th is Aquarius.

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February 15, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 15, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 15, 2017 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 15, 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 15, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:27 pm and setting at 09:52 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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Your place in the Universe on February 15, 2017

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Someone born on February 15, 2017 is:

8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 28 days old,

or 429 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3009 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 15, 2017?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 15, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 15, 2017.

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