What happened on Thursday February 22, 2007?

Here's what happened on February 22, 2007:

• U.S. Soldier Sentenced for War Crimes U.S. Army Sergeant Paul Cortez was sentenced to 100 years in prison, with parole possibility after ten years, for his involvement in the rape, murder, and kidnapping of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and the murder of her family.
• Chlorine Gas Attacks in Iraq U.S. military officials expressed grave concern about insurgent attacks using poisonous chlorine gas in Iraq, signaling a dangerous escalation in warfare tactics.
• Helicopter Shot Down in Baghdad During the Iraq War, the U.S. military reported a helicopter being shot down in Baghdad, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by military personnel in the conflict zone.
• Prince Harry's Iraq Deployment Prince Harry of Wales was set to serve a tour in Iraq as part of the Blues and Royals regiment of the British Army, drawing significant media attention to royal military service.
• Deadly Meteorite Incident in Rajasthan A tragic event occurred in Banchola village, Rajasthan, India, where a meteorite falling from the sky killed three people and injured four others. This rare and devastating incident highlights the unpredictable nature of cosmic events.
• Blogger Convicted in Egypt Abdel Kareem Soliman was convicted of insulting Islam and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on his blog, receiving a four-year sentence, highlighting issues of free speech in Egypt.
• Cyclone Favio Hits Mozambique Cyclone Favio made landfall in central Mozambique, potentially causing significant damage and disruption to the region.
• Fatal Fire in Latvian Care Center A devastating fire at the Regi care center in Alsunga, Latvia, resulted in 26 fatalities. The incident raised serious questions about fire safety protocols in care facilities.
• Dick Cheney's Australia Visit U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney arrived in Australia to discuss issues like Afghanistan and Iraq, encountering violent protests upon his arrival.
• Italian Political Developments Leaders from Italy's centre-left coalition agreed to support Romano Prodi and a 12-point program, enabling him to resume his role as Prime Minister of Italy.
• Death of Dennis Johnson Dennis Johnson, a notable American basketball player who was a key figure in NBA history, passed away on this date. Johnson was born in 1954 and was known for his exceptional defensive skills and contributions to professional basketball.
• Passing of Lothar-Günther Buchheim Lothar-Günther Buchheim, a prominent German author, painter, and art collector born in 1918, died on this date. He was best known for his novel 'Das Boot', which was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film about submarine warfare.
• Japan's Trade Performance Japan reported a trade surplus of ¥4.42 billion in January, attributed to low oil prices and strong exports, reflecting the country's robust economic performance.
• Death of Fons Rademakers Fons Rademakers, a distinguished Dutch film director born in 1920, passed away. He was known for his significant contributions to European cinema and his artistic approach to filmmaking.

Events in 2007

February 22, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 2007

February 22, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 22, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.62
• Apple AAPL: opens at $90.80
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.30
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.82
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $98.80

Exchange Rates on February 22, 2007:

• 1 USD = 121.56 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1619 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2381 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.7498 CNY
• 1 EUR = 159.56 JPY

February 22, 2007 was a Thursday and it was the 53rd day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 2007 can also be written as 2/22/2007 in the US and as 22/2/2007 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 2007 in February 2007 calendar

Famous people died on February 22, 2007:

• Dennis Johnson

  Legendary NBA player and coach who was a five-time All-Star, known for his exceptional basketball skills and significant contributions to...

• George Jellicoe

  British politician and military veteran who served as the 2nd Earl Jellicoe, leader of the House of Lords, with a distinguished career in...

• Duško Kondor

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on February 22nd

February 22, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 2007 was Say It Right by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Nelly Furtado - Say It Right
2. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
3. Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape
4. Fall Out Boy - This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race
5. Ludacris - Runaway Love

February 22, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 2007 was Grace Kelly by Mika, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Mika - Grace Kelly
2. Just Jack - Starz In Their Eyes
3. Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby
4. Fall Out Boy - This Ain't A Scene It's An Arms Race
5. Mason - Exceeder

February 22, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 2007 was Lost Without U by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
2. Lloyd Featuring Lil Wayne - You
3. Ludacris Featuring Mary J. Blige - Runaway Love
4. Ciara - Promise
5. Rich Boy Featuring Polow Da Don - Throw Some D's

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd 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 22, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 2007 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 2007 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 22, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 12:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 2007

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Someone born on February 22, 2007 is:

18 years 2 months old,

or 218 months and 1 day old,

or 947 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6635 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 2007?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 22, 2007.

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