What happened on Wednesday February 26, 2014?

Here's what happened on February 26, 2014:

• 2014 Ukrainian Revolution and Crimean Crisis On February 26, 2014, significant political changes occurred in Ukraine during the ongoing revolution. Oleksandr Turchynov was officially appointed as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In response to the violent protests, the Berkut elite police unit, which was implicated in the deaths of protesters, was disbanded by acting interior minister Arsen Avakov. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military exercises near the Ukrainian border, escalating tensions in the region.
• Syrian Civil War Ambush During the ongoing Syrian Civil War, Hezbollah and Syrian army troops conducted a deadly ambush on the outskirts of Damascus, killing more than 70 rebel fighters. This event highlights the intense and brutal nature of the conflict in Syria.
• Lee Rigby Murder Conviction Two men, Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale, were convicted for the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby. Adebolajo received a life sentence without the possibility of parole, while Adebowale could be eligible for parole after 45 years.
• Egypt Court Sentences 26 to Death An Egyptian court sentenced 26 individuals to death in absentia for allegedly plotting to attack ships passing through the Suez Canal, reflecting the ongoing political instability and harsh judicial measures in post-coup Egypt.
• Attack on Hong Kong Journalist Kevin Lau Kevin Lau Chun To, the former editor of Ming Pao newspaper, was brutally attacked in his Hong Kong neighborhood by a man wielding a meat cleaver. The journalist was left in critical condition, raising concerns about press freedom and personal safety.

Events in 2014

February 26, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 2014

February 26, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 26, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $96.56
• Apple AAPL: opens at $523.61
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $37.58
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.33
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $183.94

Exchange Rates on February 26, 2014:

• 1 USD = 102.35 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1126 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8906 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1248 CNY
• 1 EUR = 140.09 JPY

February 26, 2014 was a Wednesday and it was the 57th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 2014 can also be written as 2/26/2014 in the US and as 26/2/2014 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 2014 in February 2014 calendar

Famous people died on February 26, 2014:

• Phyllis Krasilovsky

  American author and academic (b. 1927).

• Elena Bono

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on February 26th

February 26, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 2014 was Dark Horse by Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
2. Pharrell Williams - Happy
3. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
4. A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera - Say Something
5. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Drunk In Love

February 26, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
3. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Drunk In Love
4. John Legend - All Of Me
5. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster

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, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 2014 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 2014 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, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 04:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 2014

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Someone born on February 26, 2014 is:

11 years 2 months old,

or 134 months and 17 days old,

or 584 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4094 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 2014?

There are 289 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, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 26, 2014.

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