What happened on Wednesday February 27, 2008?

Here's what happened on February 27, 2008:

• Death of William F. Buckley Jr. William F. Buckley Jr., a prominent American writer, political commentator, and intellectual, passed away at age 82 in Stamford, Connecticut. He was the host of the influential TV show 'Firing Line' from 1966-1999 and is widely credited with founding the modern conservative movement in U.S. politics. Buckley also founded the influential National Review magazine, which became a cornerstone of conservative intellectual discourse.
• Microsoft Antitrust Fine by European Commission The European Commission imposed a substantial fine of 899 million euros (approximately US$1.35 billion) on Microsoft for anti-competitive practices. The fine was levied for using high pricing strategies to discourage software competition, directly defying a 2004 Brussels order to provide information on reasonable terms.
• FARC Rebels Release Colombian Hostages In a diplomatic breakthrough, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) released four Colombian hostages who had been held captive for six years. The release was facilitated by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and executed via Red Cross helicopters from Venezuela, marking a significant moment in Colombia's long-standing internal conflict.
• Jemaah Islamiyah Terrorist Escapes Mas Selamat Kastari, a terrorist affiliated with Jemaah Islamiyah, escaped from a detention center in Singapore. He successfully evaded capture by hiding in Johor, Malaysia, and remained at large for over a year before being recaptured.
• US Dollar Reaches Historic Low The US dollar reached an all-time low, trading at 66 cents against the euro. This significant economic indicator reflected challenges in the US financial market and global currency dynamics.
• Mass Shooting in Bristol, Tennessee A tragic incident occurred at a public housing facility in Bristol, Tennessee, where a gunman killed four people before committing suicide. The event highlighted ongoing issues of gun violence in American communities.
• Significant Earthquake in England England experienced its largest earthquake in 25 years, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale. The seismic event was notable for its magnitude and rarity in the region, causing potential structural and geological impacts.
• NATO Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Two NATO soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, underscoring the ongoing dangers faced by international military personnel in the region's conflict zones.
• Death of Ivan Rebroff Ivan Rebroff, a notable German singer born in 1931, passed away. Known for his unique vocal range and musical contributions, Rebroff was a significant figure in the music world.

Events in 2008

February 27, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 27, 2008

February 27, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 27, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.47
• Apple AAPL: opens at $118.23
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.19
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.87
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $112.97

Exchange Rates on February 27, 2008:

• 1 USD = 106.44 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9807 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0629 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.1425 CNY
• 1 EUR = 160.99 JPY

February 27, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Sampdoria : 4 - 1
• Catania - Milan : 1 - 1
• Fiorentina - Livorno : 1 - 0
• Genoa - Napoli : 2 - 0
• Inter - Roma : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ayr - Airdrie Utd : 1 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Arbroath - East Stirling : 2 - 0
• Elgin - Stranraer : 0 - 5

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aberdeen - Motherwell : 1 - 1
• Celtic - Inverness C : 2 - 1
• Dundee United - St Mirren : 1 - 1
• Falkirk - Hibernian : 0 - 2
• Gretna - Kilmarnock : 4 - 2

February 27, 2008 was a Wednesday and it was the 58th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 27, 2008 can also be written as 2/27/2008 in the US and as 27/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

February 27, 2008 in February 2008 calendar

Famous people died on February 27, 2008:

• Ivan Rebroff

  Ivan Rebroff was a renowned German singer famous for his exceptional vocal range and performances of Russian folk songs.

• William F Buckley

  William F. Buckley was a prominent American conservative intellectual who significantly shaped modern conservative political thought through...

• Boyd Coddington
• Henrietta Bell Wells
• Wilfred Charles Heinz

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on February 27th

February 27, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Chris Brown - With You
3. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
4. Alicia Keys - No One
5. Sara Bareilles - Love Song

February 27, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 27, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

1. Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
2. Nickelback - Rockstar
3. Adele - Chasing Pavements
4. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
5. Kelly Rowland - Work

February 27, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 27, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

1. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
2. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
3. J. Holiday - Suffocate
4. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
5. Mario - Crying Out For Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 27th is Pisces.

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February 27, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 27, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 27, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 27, 2008 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 27, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:44 pm and setting at 09:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on February 27, 2008

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Someone born on February 27, 2008 is:

17 years 1 month old,

or 205 months and 27 days old,

or 895 weeks

or 6265 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 27, 2008?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 27, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 27, 2008.

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