What happened on Thursday February 21, 2019?

Here's what happened on February 21, 2019:

• Putin Warns of Potential Missile Crisis Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Russia's military readiness for a potential 'Cuban Missile-style Crisis' in response to U.S. missile installations in Europe, escalating tensions between the two nations.
• Venezuela Border Closure Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered the closure of borders with Brazil, blocking international humanitarian aid scheduled to enter the country on February 23, amid escalating political tensions.
• US Allies Withdrawal from Syria France and the United Kingdom announced they will not maintain military troops in Syria following the United States' planned withdrawal, signaling a significant shift in the international intervention strategy.
• Preparations for North Korea-US Summit Vietnam enhanced security at its railway station near the Chinese border in anticipation of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's visit to Hanoi for a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.
• Catalonia Separatist Protests Catalonian separatists organized a general strike to protest the trial of independence leaders, with education community members blocking major roads, railway tracks, and Tarragona port. Three demonstrators were arrested, and 20 were injured in clashes.
• Hayabusa2 Space Probe Landing JAXA's Hayabusa2 space probe successfully landed on the Apollo asteroid 162173 Ryugu, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
• Libyan National Army Captures Oil Field The Tobruk-based Libyan National Army successfully seized control of the El Feel oilfield in Libya's southern Murzuq District, potentially altering the region's economic and strategic landscape.
• North Carolina Election Controversy North Carolina election authorities unanimously authorized a new election for the 9th congressional district after an investigation revealed improper handling of absentee votes by the Republican candidate, Mark Harris.
• Jussie Smollett Arrest American actor Jussie Smollett was arrested for filing a false police report about an alleged hate crime, causing significant media and public controversy.
• New Tyrannosaur Fossil Discovery A new tyrannosaur species fossil was discovered in Utah, promising to enhance scientific understanding of Tyrannosaurus Rex evolution during the Cretaceous period.

Events in 2019

February 21, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 2019

February 21, 2019 was a Thursday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 2019 can also be written as 2/21/2019 in the US and as 21/2/2019 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 2019 in February 2019 calendar

Famous people died on February 21, 2019:

• Peter Tork

  Peter Tork was an iconic American musician and actor, best known as a member of the groundbreaking 1960s pop group The Monkees, who...

• Stanley Donen

  Legendary Hollywood film director renowned for revolutionizing musical cinema with iconic films like 'Singin' in the Rain' and 'Funny Face'.

Famous people who died in 2019

Famous people who died on February 21st

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, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 2019 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 2019 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, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:16 pm and setting at 08:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 2019.

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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 2019

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Someone born on February 21, 2019 is:

6 years 2 months old,

or 74 months and 2 days old,

or 321 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2253 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 2019?

There are 304 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, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 21, 2019.

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