What happened on Wednesday February 21, 2018?

Here's what happened on February 21, 2018:

• Humanitarian Crisis in Syria's Eastern Ghouta A UN official described the bombing in Syria's Eastern Ghouta as 'beyond imagination', with at least 250 people killed, including 50 children, and approximately 1,200 injured. The Syrian government continues military operations against the last major opposition stronghold near Damascus.
• Trump Meets Parkland Shooting Victims' Families President Donald Trump convened a meeting with parents and friends of students killed in school shootings at the White House State Dining Room. The discussion focused on potential strategies to enhance school safety and address gun control measures.
• Trump Calls for Bump Stock Ban In response to mounting pressure following the Parkland school shooting, President Trump ordered Attorney General Jeff Sessions to draft a proposal banning bump stocks, devices that enable semiautomatic rifles to fire like fully automatic weapons.
• Boko Haram Schoolgirl Rescue Operation The Nigerian military successfully rescued 76 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in Yobe State. Two bodies were recovered, and thirteen students remained missing, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by the terrorist group.
• French Soldiers Killed in Mali Operation Barkhane Two French soldiers were tragically killed during Operation Barkhane when their armored vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Mali, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• South Korea's Central American Trade Agreements South Korea signed comprehensive free trade agreements with multiple Central American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. These agreements aim to eliminate tariffs on approximately 95% of traded goods and services, promoting economic integration.
• Lashio Bank Bombing in Myanmar A devastating bombing at a bank in Lashio, Shan State, northern Myanmar, resulted in two fatalities and 22 injuries, revealing ongoing regional instability.
• Deadly Bus Accident in Peru A tragic bus accident on the Pan-American Highway in Arequipa, Peru, claimed 44 lives when the coach veered off the road, representing one of the deadliest transportation accidents of the day.

Events in 2018

February 21, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 2018

February 21, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 21, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.82
• Apple AAPL: opens at $172.83
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $92.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.71
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $155.43

Exchange Rates on February 21, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8143 EUR
• 1 USD = 107.748 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.719 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.282 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2696 CAD

February 21, 2018 was a Wednesday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 2018 can also be written as 2/21/2018 in the US and as 21/2/2018 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 2018 in February 2018 calendar

Famous people died on February 21, 2018:

• Billy Graham

  Globally influential American evangelical Christian minister who preached to millions and advised multiple US presidents.

• Ren Ōsugi
• Emma Chambers

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on February 21st

February 21, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 2018 was God's Plan by Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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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 21, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 2018 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 21, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 09:55 am and setting at 11:42 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 21, 2018

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Someone born on February 21, 2018 is:

7 years 2 months old,

or 86 months and 23 days old,

or 377 weeks

or 2639 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 2018?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 21, 2018.

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