Thursday February 15, 2018: on this day

February 15, 2018 was a Thursday and it was the 46th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 2018 can also be written as 2/15/2018 in the US and as 15/2/2018 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 2018 in February 2018 calendar

Here's what happened on February 15, 2018:

• War in afghanistan: according to the united nations, more than 10,000 afghan civilians were wounded or killed in 2017 in war in afghanistan.
• Syrian civil war: a bombing at an arms depot in tabiyet jazira (deir ez-zor) kills at most 23 people.
• According to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 23 people were killed in an explosion at tabiyet jazira's arms depot.
• The u.s. securities and exchange commission prevents a chinese-led group from purchasing the chicago stock exchange.
• The russian military is accused by the united kingdom government and the white house of being responsible for notpetya's launch in june 2017. it is described by the white house as the most costly and destructive cyberattack in history. the white house also says russia will face unspecified "international consequences". russia denies the responsibility and dismisses it as unfounded, lacking evidence and "russophobic".
• United kingdom football sexual abuse scandal: barry bennell, former youth coach at crewe alexandra and manchester city, was found guilty of 43 sexual assaults on 12 boys between 1979-1990.
• Mexican general election 2018, maria de jesus "marichuy” patricio martinez (independent pre-candidate of the national indigenous congress for president of mexico) is in an accident on the road while campaigning in baja california sur. marichuy is said to have been injured, while the passenger in the vehicle is deceased.
• Maria de jesus patricio martinez (pre-candidate independent for president of mexico in the national indigenous congress) is in an accident on the road while campaigning in baja california sur. marichuy is said to have been injured, while the passenger in the vehicle is deceased.
• Istanbul convention: boyko borissov, the prime minister of bulgaria, says that gerb (his party) will not ratify convention because it lacks support from political parties. although the council of europe designed the treaty to combat domestic violence and violence towards women, critics claim its language is unclear. it could encourage youth to identify themselves as transgender or third-generic and could lead to same sex marriages in bulgaria.
• Boyko borissov, the prime minister of bulgaria, stated that gerb (his party) will not ratify convention because of a lack of support from parties. although the treaty was created by the council of europe in order to combat domestic violence and violence towards women, critics claim its language is unclear. it could encourage youth to identify themselves as transgender or third-gender and could lead to same sex marriages in bulgaria.
• United states criminal justice reform: a 16-5 vote by the u.s. senate judiciary committee supported the sentencing reform and corrections act. this package was intended to reduce some federal sentencing rules and reforms for federal prison systems.
• The u.s. senate judiciary committee supported the sentencing reform and corrections act by a 16-5 vote. this package was intended to lower some federal sentencing guidelines and reforms for federal prison systems.
• Politics in ethiopia: hailemariam desalegn, prime minister of ethiopia, resigns after six years of service amid unrest in oromia and amhara.
• After six years of service, hailemariam desalegn has resigned as prime minister of ethiopia. this was amid continuing unrest in the oromia-amhara regions.
• Politics in south africa: president of south africa, cyril ramaphosa was elected by the national assembly.
• The national assembly elects cyril ramaphosa as president of south africa.
• Exoplanet discoveries: nasa's kepler space telescope discovered 95 new exoplanets.

February 15, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 15, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.62
• Apple AAPL: opens at $169.79
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $91.21
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.93
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $155.50

Exchange Rates on February 15, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.7996 EUR
• 1 USD = 106.15 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7096 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.259 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2485 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th 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 15, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 15, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 15, 2018 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 15, 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 15, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:46 am and setting at 06:26 pm.

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 15, 2018

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Whose famous birthday is on February 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 15th:

• Jane Seymour

  English-american actress, producer, and jewelry designer.

• Chris Farley

  American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

• Claire Bloom

  Claire bloom is an english actress known for her work in film, television, and stage, including roles in classics such as the king's speech...

• Meera Jasmine

  Meera jasmine is an indian actress known for her work in malayalam, tamil, and telugu films.

• Milo Djukanovic

  Milo djukanovic is a montenegrin politician who has served as the president and prime minister of montenegro.

• Rachida Brakni

  French actress of algerian descent.

• Marisa Berenson

  American fashion model with a mysterious, but somewhat empty beauty.

• Harvey Korman

  American comedian and actor, who has performed on tv commercials and stage.

• Cesar Romero

  Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

• Sarah Wynter

  Australian actress.

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You are 6 years 2 months old,

or 74 months and 1 day old,

or 321 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2252 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 15, 2018?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 15, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 15, 2018.

Famous people died on February 15, 2018:

• Isiac Emerson

  Isiac Emerson was a respected foreign correspondent who covered major international events and conflicts.

• Olga Savary

  Swiss poet known for her experimental and introspective poetry.

• Abdon Alinovi
• Silvia Arzuffi
• Bibi Ballandi
• Gian Paolo Mele
• Pier Paolo Capponi
• Lassie Lou Ahern

What famous deaths happened on February 15th?

Famous deaths on February 15th:

• Raquel Welch

  American actress with beautiful body (37-22-36), that graced the covers of 92 european magazines and 16 american magazines in 1966.

• Wally Cox

  American comedian and actor.

• Ethel Merman

  American actress and singer, known as first lady of musical comedy.

• George Gaynes

  Helsinki, finland -- actor (henry punky brewster).

• Tommy Rettig

  Actor (lassie), / computer programmer (clipper), died at 54.

• Christopher Malcolm

  Scottish-canadian actor, director, and producer (b. 1946).

• Richard Feynman

  Richard Feynman was an American physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics.

• Journe Feynman

  Journe Feynman was an American theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

• Castin Feynman

  Castin Feynman was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the development of quantum mechanics and quantum...

• Shadie Habash

  Award-winning director known for their impactful documentaries.

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Holidays on February 15, 2018:

• John Frum Day in Vanuatu [1]
• Gummy Bear Day in United States
• National Day in Serbia
• Lupercalia
• Candlemas in Russia and other Eastern Orthodox countries
• Blessed Claude de la ColombiFre
• Flag Day in Canada

Saints celebrated on February 15, 2018:

• Saint Siegfried of Sweden
• Saints Faustin and Jovita
• Saint Georgia

February 15, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 2018 was God's Plan by Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 15, 2018: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 15, 2018 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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