What happened on Monday February 20, 2017?

Here's what happened on February 20, 2017:

• South Sudan Famine Crisis The World Food Programme and UN agencies declared a severe famine in Unity State, South Sudan. Approximately 100,000 people are at immediate risk of starvation, with an additional one million on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe.
• Global Weapons Transfer Surge The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reported that global weapons transfers between 2012-2016 reached their highest level since the end of the Cold War, primarily driven by a massive 2212% increase in Middle Eastern weapon imports.
• Trump Administration National Security Appointments President Donald Trump appointed U.S. Army Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster as National Security Advisor, while confirming Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg would continue as Chief of Staff for the National Security Council.
• Malaysia-North Korea Diplomatic Tension Malaysia recalled its ambassador from North Korea amid escalating tensions following the alleged assassination of Kim Jong-nam by North Korean agents.
• Death of Russian UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin, Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, unexpectedly passed away in New York City, just days before his 65th birthday.
• Syrian Civil War: Militant Group Territorial Gains Jaysh Khaled bin Waleed, an ISIL-affiliated opposition group, successfully overthrew Tahrir al-Sham and Southern Front militants in Daraa Governorate. They captured the towns of Tasil, Saham al-Jawlan, two additional villages, and a strategic hill.
• Montenegro-Russia NATO Controversy A Montenegrin prosecutor alleged Russian involvement in a plot to prevent Montenegro's NATO membership in October 2016. Russian officials categorically denied these claims as "absurd".
• Family Massacre in Laghman Province A tragic grenade attack targeted a family home in Laghman Province, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 family members, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.
• Antisemitism Threats in United States Ongoing bomb threats against Jewish institutions across the United States led to the evacuation of the Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Vietnamese Ship Attack in Philippines Gunmen attacked a Vietnamese ship near Tawi-Tawi in the Philippines, resulting in the death of at least one soldier and the kidnapping of seven others. Abu Sayyaf militants are believed to be responsible for the maritime assault.
• Attack on Libyan Prime Minister's Motorcade DUPE
• Severe Storms Sweep Southern United States Intense storms moved from Southern California to southwest Texas, causing significant damage to at least 100 homes, injuring multiple people, and producing a tornado in San Antonio. Flash flood warnings were issued for eastern Texas and southern Louisiana.
• Milo Yiannopoulos Book Deal Canceled British journalist Milo Yiannopoulos was disinvited from the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference. His book deal with Simon & Schuster was canceled after a controversial video surfaced allegedly showing him making inappropriate comments about sexual relations with minors.
• Amazon Expands European Workforce Amazon.com announced plans to create 15,000 full-time jobs in Europe by 2017, representing a significant 30% increase in its European workforce.

Events in 2017

February 20, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 20, 2017

February 20, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 20, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.942 EUR
• 1 USD = 113.14 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8021 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3009 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3107 CAD

February 20, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Munich 1860 - Nurnberg : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Malaga - Las Palmas : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Orleans - Lens : 2 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Newcastle - Aston Villa : 2 - 0

February 20, 2017 was a Monday and it was the 51st day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 2017 can also be written as 2/20/2017 in the US and as 20/2/2017 in UK and Europe.

February 20, 2017 in February 2017 calendar

Famous people died on February 20, 2017:

• Vitaly Churkin

  Prominent Russian diplomat who played a crucial role at the United Nations, representing Russia's diplomatic interests from 2006 until his...

• Mildred Dresselhaus

  Pioneering physicist and electrical engineer who made groundbreaking contributions to nanotechnology and carbon science, earning her the...

• Steve Hewlett

  British journalist (b. 1958).

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on February 20th

February 20, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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. Lady Gaga - Million Reasons
5. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things

February 20, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
3. Big Sean - Bounce Back
4. Drake - Fake Love
5. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

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February 20, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 20, 2017 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 20, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 01:03 pm.

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 20, 2017

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Someone born on February 20, 2017 is:

8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 23 days old,

or 429 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3004 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 2017?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 20, 2017.

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