Thursday February 26, 2015: on this day

February 26, 2015 was the 57th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 26, 2015 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 26, 2015, who was born and died on February 26, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. The Returned) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 2015?


February 26, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 57th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 2015 can also be written as 2/26/2015 in the US and as 26/2/2015 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 2015:

  • 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),
  • 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: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 26, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.13
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $128.78
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $43.99
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.94
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $163.74

Exchange Rates on February 26, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.893 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.36 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6488 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2823 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2514 CAD
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February 26, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and 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.

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February 26, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:41 am and setting at 02:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 03, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 2015.

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Who was born on February 26, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 2 months old,

or 110 months

or 478 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3347 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 2015?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 26, 2015.

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February 26, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 2015:

  • Earl Lloyd

    American basketball coach and player (d. 2015).

  • Sheppard Frere

    English historian and archaeologist (b. 1916).

  • Tom Schweich

    American lawyer and politician, 36th state auditor of missouri (b. 1960).

  • Theodore Hesburgh

    American priest, theologian, educator, and academic (b. 1917).

  • Antonietta Gallone Galassi
  • Remo Pennati
  • Giacomo Rondinella
  • Avijit Roy
  • Branko Martinović
  • Angelo Raffaele Dinardo
  • Arnol'd Bel'gardt
  • Ron Foster
  • Bob Braithwaite

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Lavi Eshkol

    Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.

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February 26, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 2015:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 2015:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Uptown Funk!
  2. - Thinking Out Loud
  3. - Take Me To Church
  4. - FourFiveSeconds
  5. - Sugar

February 26, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 2015 was FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - FourFiveSeconds
  2. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  3. - I Don't Mind
  4. - Only
  5. - I Don't F**k With You

February 26, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 26, 2015 was Mi Verdad by Mana Featuring Shakira, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 26, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mi Verdad
  2. - Bailando
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Ay Vamos
  5. - Eres Mia

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February 26, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Run All Night

Run All Night

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring: Liam Neeson, Ed Harris, Joel Kinnaman, Vincent D'Onofrio

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

February 26, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

X Company

X Company

Release year: 2015

Nightwatch

Nightwatch

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ole Bornedal

Just Add Magic

Just Add Magic

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Joe Nussbaum

Gym Tony

Gym Tony

Release year: 2014

February 26, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Private Vegas by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

Private Vegas

By:

Las Vegas is full of contradictions. It's both seedy and glamorous, secretive, wild and secretive. This city attracts all types of people, especially those who have a secret to keep or want to live in the past.

Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James

Fifty Shades Freed

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MORE THAN 100 MILLION COPINES SOLD WORLDWIDE. Soon to be a major motion picture. When Anastasia Steele, a young and unassuming student, met Christian Grey, he ignited a passionate affair that would change their lives forever.

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades of Grey

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO Anastasia Steele, a literature student, meets Christian Grey, a young entrepreneur. He is beautiful, brilliant and intimidating.

Obsession In Death by J. D. Robb

Obsession In Death

By:

Lieutenant Eve Dallas crosses the line between love, and hatred in this thrilling thriller by J.

Believer by David Axelrod

Believer

By:

New York Times Book Review "A strong defense--indeed the best I've read--of Obama's years. "A New York Times BestsellerDavid Axelrod is a firm believer.

February 26, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 26, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Alone in the Dark: Illumination

Alone in the Dark: Illumination

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Atari Interactive

Dying Light

Dying Light

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux PlayStation 4 Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing, survival horror

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Forza Motorsport 6

Forza Motorsport 6

Platform: Xbox One Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius

Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Role-playing game

Publisher: Square Enix

Dead Synchronicity

Dead Synchronicity

Platform: Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4

Genre: Point-and-click adventure game

Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment

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Who was the US President on February 26, 2015?

On February 26, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 2015?

On February 26, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 2015?

On February 26, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for February 2015?

February 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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