What happened on Thursday February 26, 2015?

Here's what happened on February 26, 2015:

• FCC Establishes Net Neutrality Rules The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted to classify internet service providers as public utilities, establishing comprehensive net neutrality rules. Additionally, the FCC moved to override state laws in North Carolina and Tennessee that restricted municipal broadband providers' expansion.
• Identification of 'Jihadi John' Mohammed Emwazi, a Kuwaiti-born British resident, was identified as 'Jihadi John', a notorious ISIL terrorist known for appearing in multiple beheading videos. His identification was a significant moment in tracking international terrorist figures. Simultaneously, ISIS released a video documenting the destruction of Mosul Museum, the second-largest museum in Iraq, which contained artifacts spanning thousands of years of Iraqi history.
• Allegations of Chicago Police Department Black Site The Guardian published investigative articles alleging that the Chicago Police Department operated a secret detention facility called Homan Square, where Americans were allegedly detained without proper legal procedures. Former justice officials called for an investigation, while the CPD strongly denied the allegations.
• North Korean Shipping Firm Evading Arms Embargo A United Nations report revealed that a North Korean shipping firm was systematically reflagging and renaming its vessels to circumvent international arms embargo restrictions, demonstrating ongoing challenges in monitoring and enforcing sanctions.
• Taliban Suicide Bombing in Kabul A suicide bombing attack by Taliban targeted a Turkish government vehicle in Kabul, resulting in at least one fatality. The attack highlighted the ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan and the continued threat posed by Taliban insurgents.
• Washington, D.C. Legalizes Recreational Marijuana Washington, D.C. joined a small group of U.S. jurisdictions by legalizing recreational marijuana use, aligning with Alaska, Colorado, Washington state, and the state of Washington in progressive drug policy reform.
• Norwegian Police Raid Catholic Church Offices Norwegian law enforcement conducted a raid on the Oslo diocese offices of the Catholic Church, alleging serious financial fraud. The investigation centered on claims that the church administration fraudulently claimed approximately 50 million Norwegian kroner in state support through manipulated membership statistics.
• French Delegation Visits Philippines for Climate Discussions French President François Hollande, accompanied by actresses Marion Cotillard and Melanie Laurent, began a two-day state trip to the Philippines to discuss climate change, highlighting international diplomatic efforts to address global environmental challenges.

Events in 2015

February 26, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 2015

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

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.

February 26, 2015 in February 2015 calendar

Famous people died on February 26, 2015:

• Theodore Hesburgh

  Renowned Catholic priest and president of the University of Notre Dame for 35 years, who was a significant civil rights advocate and...

• Earl Lloyd

  Pioneering African American basketball player who broke racial barriers in the NBA, becoming the first Black player to play in a...

• Sheppard Frere

  English historian and archaeologist (b. 1916).

• Tom Schweich

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

• Giacomo Rondinella

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on February 26th

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.

1. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
2. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
3. Hozier - Take Me To Church
4. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds
5. Maroon 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 music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds
2. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
3. Usher Featuring Juicy J - I Don't Mind
4. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown - Only
5. Big Sean Featuring E-40 - I Don't F**k With You

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 2015

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Someone born on February 26, 2015 is:

10 years 2 months old,

or 122 months and 18 days old,

or 532 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3730 days old,

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

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, 2015?

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

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