Thursday February 26, 2015

US date format: 2/26/2015, UK date format: 26/2/2015

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Pisces (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on February 26, 2015).

The number one song in US was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars.

Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2015 while Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Returned. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Fallout Shelter or Fantasy Westward Journey Mobile.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at February 26 across the years or at February 2015 calendar.

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February 26, 2015 Events

What happened on February 26, 2015?

Historical Events

War in Afghanistan: At least one person is killed in a suicide bombing attack by Taliban on a vehicle belonging to the Turkish government in Kabul. (BBC),
At least one person is killed in a suicide bombing attack by the Taliban on a vehicle belonging to the Turkish government in Kabul. (BBC),
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant: Jihadi John, an ISIL terrorist, was identified as Mohammed Emwazi. He is a Kuwaiti-born man who was on a terror watch list and lived in the United Kingdom. (The Washington Post), The New York Times, (CBS News). ISIS posted a video showing the destruction and reopening of Mosul Museum. This museum was the second largest in Iraq. It is rich in artifacts spanning thousands of years of Iraqi History.
"Jihadi John", an ISIL terrorist, featured in many beheading video clips, has been identified as Mohammed Emwazi. He is a Kuwaiti-born man who lived and worked in the United Kingdom on a terror watch list. (The Washington Post), The New York Times
ISIS posted a video of the destruction of Mosul Museum in Iraq. It is the second-largest in Iraq. The museum was rich in artifacts spanning thousands of years of Iraqi History.
French actresses Marion Cotillard, Melanie Laurent and Francois Hollande, the President of France, begin a two-day state trip to the Philippines. They will be discussing climate change.
Norwegian police raided the offices of the Catholic Church's Oslo diocese, accusing the church administration of serious fraud. They believe the church administration wrongfully claimed as much as NOK 50,000,000 in state support through fraudulent member statistics.
The Guardian published articles alleging that Chicago Police Department operated a Homan Square black site for detained Americans. Former justice officials call for an investigation. The CPD refutes the allegations.
According to a United Nations report, a North Korean shipping firm has been reflagging and renaming its vessels in order to avoid an arms embargo.
Washington, D.C. joined Alaska, Colorado, Washington, and Washington state as being the only US states that allow marijuana use for recreational purposes.
The US Federal Communications Commission voted to classify internet service providers in the public utility category, creating net neutrality rules. Also, the FCC votes to override state laws in North Carolina or Tennessee that prevent municipal broadband providers expanding beyond their current service areas.
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February 26, 2015 Famous Deaths

Who died on February 26, 2015?

Earl Lloyd

Other February 26th famous deaths

Bill Hicks
American comedian actor and singer (d. 1994).
Fernandel
French actor and mime comedian with a long, sorrowful, equine face and a radiant and toothy smile.
Nujabes
Japanese hip hop producer (Born 1974).
Fletcher Knebel
American novelist.

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February 26, 2015 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Pisces

Pisces personality

Who should a Pisces marry?

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

Personality of February born

Chinese Zodiac

Goat

February 26, 2015 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was February 26, 2015?

The day of the week was Thursday.

February 26th marks the 56th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2015.

There are 308 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

February 2015 calendar

February	2015
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28

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