What happened on Sunday February 26, 2012?

Here's what happened on February 26, 2012:

• Trayvon Martin Shooting Seventeen-year-old African-American student Trayvon Martin was fatally shot by neighborhood watch coordinator George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida. This incident sparked nationwide discussions about racial profiling, self-defense laws, and systemic racism in the United States.
• Russian Protests Against Putin Tens of thousands of Russians formed a human chain in Moscow to protest against Vladimir Putin, demonstrating growing political dissent and public frustration with the government's policies.
• 84th Academy Awards - 'The Artist' Triumph 'The Artist' made history by winning five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It became the first silent film to win such prestigious recognition since 'Wings' in 1927, marking a unique moment in cinema history.
• Train Derailment in Burlington, Ontario A tragic train derailment occurred in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, resulting in at least three fatalities and 45 injuries. The incident highlighted the potential risks in rail transportation and prompted investigations into safety protocols.
• Fatal Bus Accident in Shanxi, China A devastating bus accident occurred near Shanxi, China, where a bus plunged off a cliff, resulting in the tragic deaths of 15 tourists. The incident raised concerns about road safety and transportation infrastructure.

Events in 2012

February 26, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 2012

February 26, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Roma : 4 - 1
• Bologna - Udinese : 1 - 3
• Cagliari - Lecce : 1 - 2
• Catania - Novara : 3 - 1
• Chievo - Cesena : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - Club Brugge : 3 - 0
• Lierse - Anderlecht : 0 - 0
• Standard - St Truiden : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0
• Dortmund - Hannover : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Frankfurt FSV - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1
• Paderborn - Ein Frankfurt : 4 - 2
• St Pauli - Braunschweig : 0 - 0

February 26, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 57th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 2012 can also be written as 2/26/2012 in the US and as 26/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 2012 in February 2012 calendar

Famous people died on February 26, 2012:

• Richard Carpenter

  Richard Carpenter was a renowned American musician and half of the iconic Carpenters duo with his sister Karen.

• Enrico Sirello

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on February 26th

February 26, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 2012 was Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
2. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
3. Fun. - We Are Young
4. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
5. Flo Rida - Good Feeling

February 26, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 2012 was The Motto by Drake Featuring Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
2. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud
3. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
4. Beyonce - Love On Top
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Jay-Z & Andre 3000 - I Do

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th 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 26, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 2012 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 26, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:26 am and setting at 10:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 2012

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Someone born on February 26, 2012 is:

13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 18 days old,

or 689 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4826 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 2012?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 26, 2012.

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