What happened on Sunday February 24, 2013?

Here's what happened on February 24, 2013:

• Afghanistan Security Tensions A series of suicide bombings kill two Afghan police officers and two guards in eastern Afghanistan. President Hamid Karzai orders US forces to leave Wardak province due to alleged torture by special forces, escalating tensions between Afghanistan and the United States.
• Journalist Casualty in Syrian Civil War French freelance photographer Olivier Voisin tragically dies after being injured near Idlib in January 2013, highlighting the dangerous conditions for journalists in the Syrian conflict.
• Mali Conflict Escalation Intense fighting in the Adrar des Ifoghas Mountains results in the deaths of 10 Chadian soldiers and wounds 28 Islamist insurgents, underscoring the ongoing conflict in Northern Mali.
• Cuba's Leadership Transition Raul Castro is elected to a second term as President of Cuba by the National Assembly of People's Power, with Miguel Diaz-Canel announced as First Vice-President of the Council of State, signaling a potential future leadership change.
• 85th Academy Awards Highlights The 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater celebrate outstanding achievements in cinema, with 'Argo' winning Best Picture, Ang Lee winning Best Director for 'Life of Pi', Daniel Day-Lewis winning Best Actor for 'Lincoln', and Jennifer Lawrence winning Best Actress for 'Silver Linings Playbook'.
• Cyprus Presidential Election Nicos Anastasiades, a conservative member of the Democratic Rally party, wins the Cypriot presidential election, marking a significant political transition in Cyprus.
• Omontys Drug Recall The anemia drug Omontys is recalled due to reports of fatal anaphylactic reactions affecting 0.02% of patients, raising significant patient safety concerns.
• Daytona 500 Race Highlights Jimmie Johnson wins the 2013 Daytona 500, while Danica Patrick makes history by achieving the highest finish ever by a woman in the prestigious stock car racing event.
• Chimpanzee Cognitive Research A groundbreaking scientific study reveals that chimpanzees can solve puzzles purely for enjoyment, providing new insights into animal cognition and emotional complexity.
• Football League Cup Final Swansea City dominates Bradford City with a decisive 5-0 victory in the 2013 Football League Cup final, showcasing their superior football skills.

Events in 2013

February 24, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 2013

February 24, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Roma : 2 - 3
• Cagliari - Torino : 4 - 3
• Inter - Milan : 1 - 1
• Juventus - Siena : 3 - 0
• Parma - Catania : 1 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Anderlecht : 2 - 2
• Standard - Genk : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Greuther Furth - Leverkusen : 0 - 0
• M'gladbach - Dortmund : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Munich 1860 : 1 - 2
• Cottbus - Regensburg : 1 - 1
• Sandhausen - Paderborn : 1 - 3

February 24, 2013 was a Sunday and it was the 55th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 2013 can also be written as 2/24/2013 in the US and as 24/2/2013 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 2013 in February 2013 calendar

February 24, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
2. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
3. will.i.am - Scream & Shout
4. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
5. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble

February 24, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
2. Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z - Suit & Tie
3. A$AP Rocky Featuring Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar - F**kin Problems
4. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
5. Rihanna - Diamonds

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, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 2013 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 2013 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, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:49 pm and setting at 06:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Feb 25, 2013.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 2013

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Someone born on February 24, 2013 is:

12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 20 days old,

or 637 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4462 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 2013?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 24, 2013.

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