What happened on Tuesday February 26, 2013?

Here's what happened on February 26, 2013:

• Chuck Hagel Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Defense The United States Senate confirmed Chuck Hagel as the new Secretary of Defense, marking a significant moment in the Obama administration's defense leadership transition.
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Tension A rocket was fired from Gaza into Israel, breaking the November 2012 ceasefire and signaling renewed tensions in the long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
• Luxor Hot Air Balloon Crash A tragic hot air balloon accident near Luxor, Egypt resulted in the deaths of 19 European and Asian tourists. The crash highlighted significant safety concerns in tourist activities in the region.
• Sleep Loss and Gene Behavior Study Groundbreaking research revealed that sleep loss can alter gene behavior, potentially explaining links to chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
• Flexible Battery Technology Breakthrough U.S. researchers developed an innovative flexible battery capable of wireless charging and maintaining functionality when folded, twisted, or stretched, representing a significant advancement in battery technology.

Events in 2013

February 26, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 2013

February 26, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 26, 2013:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $443.82
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.38
• General Electric GE: opens at $22.97
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $198.63

Exchange Rates on February 26, 2013:

• 1 USD = 91.97 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0258 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9319 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2295 CNY
• 1 EUR = 120.11 JPY

February 26, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Fiorentina : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Sedan - Auxerre : 1 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bolton - Peterboro : 1 - 0
• Burnley - Huddersfield : 0 - 1
• Leicester - Blackburn : 3 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alfreton Town - Hyde United : 5 - 1
• Barrow - Wrexham : 0 - 1
• Braintree Town - Luton : 2 - 0
• Grimsby - Ebbsfleet : 3 - 1
• Lincoln - Mansfield : 0 - 1

February 26, 2013 was a Tuesday and it was the 57th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 2013 can also be written as 2/26/2013 in the US and as 26/2/2013 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 2013 in February 2013 calendar

Famous people died on February 26, 2013:

• Stéphane Hessel

  German-french diplomat and activist (d. 2013).

• Marie-Claire Alain

  French organist and teacher, best known for her prolific recording career.

• Simon Li

  Hong kong judge and politician (b. 1922).

• Dale Robertson
• Giovanni D'Ascenzi
• Derek Jones
• Souleimane Chawki

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on February 26th

February 26, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 2013 was Harlem Shake by Baauer, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Baauer - Harlem Shake
2. Macklemore - Thrift Shop
3. Rihanna - Stay
4. will.i.am - Scream & Shout
5. Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble

February 26, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

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

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 2013 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 26, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:57 pm and setting at 07:05 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 2013

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Someone born on February 26, 2013 is:

11 years 9 months old,

or 141 months and 18 days old,

or 615 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4309 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 2013?

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 26, 2013.

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