What happened on Friday February 24, 2017?

Here's what happened on February 24, 2017:

• Kim Jong-nam Assassination Investigation Malaysian police confirmed that Kim Jong-nam, half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was killed using VX nerve agent, a toxin almost exclusively used in chemical warfare, suggesting a state-sponsored assassination.
• Turkish-Backed Forces Capture Al-Bab from ISIL After months of intense fighting, the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army successfully seized the strategic city of Al-Bab from ISIL in the ongoing Syrian Civil War, representing a significant territorial shift in the conflict.
• Iraqi Air Force Strikes ISIL in Syria In a historic military operation, the Iraqi Air Force conducted its first-ever airstrikes against ISIL targets in Syria, responding to recent bombings in Baghdad and expanding the international coalition's fight against the terrorist group.
• Trump Administration Cannabis and Prison Policy The Trump administration signaled its intention to crack down on U.S. states that have legalized cannabis use and increase the use of private prisons, marking a significant shift in federal drug and incarceration policies.
• Deadly Car Bombing in Syrian Village A devastating car bomb explosion in Sousian, a Syrian village north of al-Bab, resulted in at least 60 civilian casualties, highlighting the ongoing brutality of the Syrian Civil War.
• Suicide Attack on Yemeni Military Camp A suicide bombing at a military camp in Zinjibar claimed the lives of at least eight Yemeni soldiers, underscoring the ongoing instability and violence in the Yemeni Civil War.
• Human Rights Watch Researcher Denied Entry to Israel Omar Shakir, a U.S. researcher for Human Rights Watch, was initially denied entry to Israel, with the government claiming the organization promotes Palestinian propaganda. After an appeal, he was granted a tourist visa.
• JC Penney Announces Significant Store Closures Retail chain JC Penney announced plans to close 130-140 stores and two distribution centers due to declining sales, reflecting the challenging retail landscape and shifting consumer behaviors.

Events in 2017

February 24, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 2017

February 24, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 24, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $135.91
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.53
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.84
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $180.21

Exchange Rates on February 24, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9472 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.134 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8024 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3023 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.309 CAD

February 24, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Waregem : 5 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Wolfsburg - Werder Bremen : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Sandhausen - Braunschweig : 0 - 1
• Union Berlin - Munich 1860 : 2 - 0
• Wurzburger Kickers - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Las Palmas - Sociedad : 0 - 1

February 24, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 55th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 2017 can also be written as 2/24/2017 in the US and as 24/2/2017 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 2017 in February 2017 calendar

Famous people died on February 24, 2017:

• Li Zhenzhong
• Miriam Tlali
• Ren Hang

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on February 24th

February 24, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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 24, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 24, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:18 am and setting at 04:53 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 24, 2017

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Someone born on February 24, 2017 is:

8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 19 days old,

or 428 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3000 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 2017?

There are 287 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, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 24, 2017.

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