What happened on Thursday February 24, 2011?

Here's what happened on February 24, 2011:

• 2011 Libyan Civil War A major uprising against Muammar Gaddafi's regime, involving widespread protests, military defections, and international intervention that ultimately led to the overthrow of the long-standing dictator.
• 2011 Canterbury Earthquake A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand, causing significant loss of life, widespread destruction, and long-term economic and social impacts.
• Final Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery The historic final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery, marking the end of an era in space exploration and signaling the transition to a new phase of space travel.
• 2011 Bahraini Protests Part of the Arab Spring, these protests involved widespread demonstrations demanding political reforms and greater democratic representation in Bahrain.
• Toyota Massive Vehicle Recall Toyota recalls over 2 million cars in the United States due to serious safety concerns with accelerator pedals getting stuck in floor mats, highlighting significant automotive manufacturing and safety issues.
• 2010-2011 Algerian Protests A significant period of civil unrest and political demonstrations in Algeria, challenging the long-standing government's policies and seeking democratic reforms.
• Australia's Carbon Pricing Program Prime Minister Julia Gillard announces a comprehensive carbon pricing program set to begin on July 1, 2012, signaling Australia's commitment to addressing climate change.
• Psychological Operations Controversy Rolling Stone Magazine alleged that a U.S. Army Lieutenant General ordered psychological operations to manipulate support for the Afghanistan War, raising ethical questions about military propaganda.
• Terrorist Plot Against George W. Bush Texas authorities arrested a Saudi Arabian student for plotting a terrorist attack targeting the former U.S. President's home and potential infrastructure targets, demonstrating ongoing terrorism concerns.

Events in 2011

February 24, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 2011

February 24, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 24, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $344.02
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.64
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.12
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $159.63

Exchange Rates on February 24, 2011:

• 1 USD = 81.88 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9825 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9262 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.573 CNY
• 1 EUR = 113.02 JPY

February 24, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 55th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 2011 can also be written as 2/24/2011 in the US and as 24/2/2011 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 2011 in February 2011 calendar

Famous people died on February 24, 2011:

• Anant Pai

  Indian comic creator and educator (born 1929).

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on February 24th

February 24, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 2011 was Born This Way by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Lady GaGa - Born This Way
2. Katy Perry - Firework
3. Bruno Mars - Grenade
4. Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow
5. P!nk - F**kin' Perfect

February 24, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 2011 was Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake - Moment 4 Life
2. Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz - 6 Foot 7 Foot
3. Jamie Foxx Featuring Drake - Fall For Your Type
4. Trey Songz - Love Faces
5. Keri Hilson - Pretty Girl Rock

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th 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 24, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 2011 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 2011 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 24, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:34 am and setting at 10:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Mar 19, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 2011

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Someone born on February 24, 2011 is:

13 years 10 months old,

or 166 months and 20 days old,

or 724 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5072 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 2011?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 24, 2011.

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