Thursday February 23, 2017: on this day

February 23, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 54th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 2017 can also be written as 2/23/2017 in the US and as 23/2/2017 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 2017 in February 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on February 23, 2017:

• War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.
• A bomb blast in lahore, pakistan, kills at least six people.
• Battle of mosul (2016-17). iraqi police forces enter the mosul international airport to seize the runway from islamic state of iraq & the levant.
• American-born panda bao bao arrives in china.
• Dakota access pipeline protests. the dakota access pipeline protestors are expelled from the dakota access pipeline area, paving the way for construction of an oil pipeline through canada or the united states.
• Protestors from the dakota access pipeline area are expelled, paving the way for construction of an oil pipeline through canada to the united states.
• 2016-17 uk and ireland windstorm season: the met office issues travel warnings in parts of england, wales and scotland for storm doris. this storm bomb, which is described as a "weather bomb", brings heavy rain, gales and snow to the united kingdom. at least one person is injured.
• The met office issues travel warnings in england, scotland, and wales for storm doris. this storm, which is described as a "weather bomb", can bring gales, heavy rain, and snow to the united kingdom. at least one person is injured.
• Leila de lima, a duterte critic who is also a liberal senator in the philippines, is ordered to be arrested by a court. later, she voluntarily surrendered herself to the police (al jazeera).
• United kingdom by-elections - labour's gareth snell defeats ukip's leader paul nuttall in the stoke-on-trent central by-election. conservative party candidate trudy harron wins the copeland by-election. this is the first win for a governing party, since 1982.
• Labour's gareth snell defeats ukip's leader paul nuttall in the stoke-on-trent central election. trudy harrison, conservative party candidate, wins the copeland by-election. this is the first win for a governing party after 1982.
• Yannick jadot, french presidential election 2017, withdraws in an attempt to support benoit hamon.
• Yannick jadot quits in an effort boost benoit hamon.
• After 28 seasons of play, the alaska aces ice hockey team announced that the 2016-17 echl season would be their last. this was due to a decline in alaska's economy and sagging ticket sales.
• The turkish-backed free syrian army captures al-bab from isil.

February 23, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 23, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.42
• Apple AAPL: opens at $137.38
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.42
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.04
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $182.00

Exchange Rates on February 23, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.945 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.734 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7966 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2957 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3101 CAD

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and 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.

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February 23, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:35 am and setting at 03:50 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 23, 2017

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Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

• Emily Blunt

  Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

• Aziz Ansari

  Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

• Patricia Richardson

  Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

• Karan Grover

  Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

• Andre Ward

  Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

• Peter Fonda

  American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

• Diane Varsi

  American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

• Natalia Verbeke

  Argentinian actresses and singers.

• Josh Gad

  American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

• Samara Weaving

  Tv actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 23rd

You are 7 years 1 month old,

or 85 months and 27 days old,

or 373 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2612 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 2017?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 23, 2017.

Famous people died on February 23, 2017:

• Mallory Horne

  American politician who served as the 34th Lieutenant Governor of Florida.

• Derek Ibbotson
• Maurice Mewis
• Leon Ware
• Massimo Coen
• Luigi Pestalozza
• Antonio Borghesi
• Sabine Oberhauser

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

• Stan Laurel

  Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

• Katherine Helmond

  Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

• Florence Rice

  Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

• Margalit Tzanani

  Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

• John Keats

  An english romantic poet.

• Nillie Melba

  Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• John Quincy Adams

  The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.

• Nachmen Simon

  Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

• James Herriot

  A British veterinarian and author who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a country veterinarian in...

• Franciszek Starowieyski

  Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

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Holidays on February 23, 2017:

• Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
• Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
• Blessed odilia of Mombeek
• Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
• Brunei - National Day.
• Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 2017:

• Saint Milburga
• Saint Lazarus (d.867)

February 23, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 23, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 23, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 23, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

February 23, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 23, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 23, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 23, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Shakira Featuring Maluma - Chantaje
3. Nicky Jam - El Amante
4. Christian Nodal - Adios Amor
5. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer