Friday February 22, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 2/22/2019, UK date format: 22/2/2019

February 22nd, 2019 was the 53rd day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Pisces. The day of the week was Friday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019 while The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Enemy Within.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at February 22 across the years or at February 2019 calendar.

February 22, 2019 Events

What happened on February 22, 2019?

Historical Events

2019 Venezuelan presidential crisis: Venezuelan National Guard troops open fire on indigenous Pemon protestors who tried to block a military convoy headed to Brazil-Venezuela border. At least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
The Venezuelan National Guard (GNB), opened fire on an indigenous Pemon group that tried to block a military convoy headed to Brazil-Venezuela border. At least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
American-led intervention in Syria Civil War: President Donald Trump agrees that about 400 U.S. soldiers will remain in Syria.
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, agrees to keep approximately 400 U.S. soldiers in Syria.
Venezuela Aid Live benefits concert will be held at the Colombia-Venezuela border. Up to 250,000 people are expected to attend the all-day event at the Tienditas bridge on the Colombian side.
Nicolas Maduro, in response to the concert, announces a rival concert at the Venezuelan border. State-owned Venezolana de Television reports that 150 artists will be participating, but no artists have been signed.
Juan Guaido, Venezuela's interim president, arrives at Venezuela Aid Live concert, Cucuta, Colombia. He defies a Maduro-imposed travel ban.
List of 2019 earthquakes: An earthquake measuring magnitude 7.5 strikes Ecuador near the border with Peru. It is quite deep at 152 km (94 miles).
Near the border with Peru, Ecuador is hit by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake. It is quite deep at 152 km (94 miles).
Heavy rains are causing flooding in Tennessee. The flooding could get worse if it continues to rain.
R. Kelly sexual abuse case. R. Kelly, an American singer, is charged with raping a child. Kelly is charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse. Kelly was issued an arrest warrant by a Cook County judge.
R. Kelly, an American singer, is charged with raping a minor. Kelly is charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal and sexual abuse. Kelly was issued an arrest warrant by a Cook County judge.
Robert Kraft, a New England Patriots owner, is facing charges in a Florida prostitution sting.
History of the UK Labour Party, Antisemitism within the UK Labour Party: British MP Ian Austin quits Labour because of a "cultureof extremism, intolerance and antisemitism" in the party under Jeremy Corbyn. He is the ninth Labour MP to resign this week. He will not join The Independent Group, however, unlike the other Labour MPs.
British MP Ian Austin quits Labour because of a "cultureof extremism, intolerance, and anti-semitism" in the party under Jeremy Corbyn. He is the ninth Labour MP to resign this week. He will not join The Independent Group, however, unlike the other Labour MPs.
2019 North Korea-United States Hanoi Summit - The Trump administration considers easing demands in advance of the second summit meeting in Hanoi with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump's administration is considering easing its demands in advance of the Hanoi summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Protests in Sudan (2018-19). Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir declares an emergency for a year, disassembles his Cabinet, and fires all governors of states amid ongoing anti-government protests.
Omar al-Bashir, Sudanese President, declares a year-long emergency and dissolves his Cabinet. He also sacks all governors of state amid ongoing anti-government protests.
Donald Trump makes political appointments: U.S. President Donald Trump nominates U.S. Ambassador Kelly Knight Craft. Kelly Knight Craft, Ambassador to Canada, will be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
U.S. President Donald Trump nominates U.S. Ambassador Kelly Knight Craft Kelly Knight Craft, Ambassador to Canada, will be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
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February 22, 2019 Famous Birthdays

Other February 22nd famous birthdays

Drew Barrymore
American actress, noted family.
Robert Wadlow
American giant, who weighed 12 lbs when he was born and was as tall as a three year old by six months.
James Blunt
Born in a military family, British singer.
Steve Irwin
He is an Australian environmentalist and television personality.

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How old am I?

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February 22, 2019 Famous Deaths

Other February 22nd famous deaths

Sophie Scholl
German patriot and active member of "The White Rose" Resistance Movement.
Daniel Pearl
American journalist, stationed in Pakistan at the time, was abducted on February 23, 2002.
Simone Simon
Famed French actress, best known for Marc Allegret’s "Lac Aux Dames.
Jean Lecanuet
French politician, senator and minister, as well as mayor of Rouen for 25 years.

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February 22, 2019 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Pisces

Pisces personality

Who should a Pisces marry?

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

Personality of February born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Pig

Element: Earth

Pig personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in February 22, 2019 reveal something about your future ? Find out

February 22, 2019 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was February 22, 2019?

The day of the week was Friday.

February 22nd marks the 52nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2019.

There are 312 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

February 2019 calendar

February	2019
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28

February 22, 2019 Holidays and Observances

What is special on February 22, 2019?

Holidays

Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
Ash Wednesday in 2023.
The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.