Tuesday February 28, 2006: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 2/28/2006, UK date format: 28/2/2006

February 28th, 2006 was the 59th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Pisces. The day of the week was Tuesday.

The number one song in US was Check On It by Beyonce. It's Chico Time by Chico was #1 song in the UK.

Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2006 while My Friend Leonard by James Frey was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Conviction. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Asphalt 3: Street Rules or Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at February 28 across the years or at February 2006 calendar.

February 28, 2006 Events

What happened on February 28, 2006?

Historical Events

Bombing of Al Askari Mosque: So far, sixty-eight people have been murdered in Baghdad, Iraq. Baghdad was rocked by mortar and car bombs as news commentators speculated about the possibility that Iraq could be embroiled in civil war. (MSNBC). According to the primary morgue in Baghdad, the death toll from violence following the Al Askari Mosque Bombing has exceeded 1,300. This is contrary to previous information from the United States military.
So far, 68 people have been killed in Baghdad (Iraq). Baghdad was rocked by mortar and car bomb attacks, as news pundits speculate on the possibility that Iraq could be embroiled in civil war.
According to Baghdad's primary hospital, the death toll from violence following the Al Askari Mosque Bombing has exceeded 1,300. This is contrary to previous information provided by most news media sources and the United States military.
The High Court of England and Wales gives Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London, an order delaying a four week suspension from his post that was ordered last week by an administrative tribunal.
A domestic cat infected by the H5N1 bird influenza virus is discovered for the first time in Europe. The cat that died was found on Rugen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Germany). (AP), (Handelsblatt),
In a battle for the retake of Tchei, militia fighters are engaged by Congolese government forces as well as United Nations peacekeepers (parte of the MONUC mission). This operation will be conducted in tandem with an aggressive disarmament strategy by U.N peacekeepers in this region.

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February 28, 2006 Famous Birthdays

Other February 28th famous birthdays

Richard Ramirez
Brian Jones
British musician and founder of The Rolling Stones.
Brian Jones
British musician and founder of The Rolling Stones.
Natalia Vodianova
Model and actress from Russia-French.

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How old am I?

If February 28, 2006 is your birthday you are 17 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on February 28.

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February 28, 2006 Famous Deaths

Who died on February 28, 2006?

Other February 28th famous deaths

Annie Girardot
French actress at the height of her career in 1970s.
Emile Buisson
French criminal and gang leader, sentenced to death in France.
Ruby Keeler
Canadian-American actress and dancer.
Carmen Laforet
Spanish writer (Born in 1921).

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February 28, 2006 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

Sign: Dog

Element: Fire

Dog personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in February 28, 2006 reveal something about your future ? Find out

February 28, 2006 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was February 28, 2006?

The day of the week was Tuesday.

February 28th marks the 58th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2006.

There are 306 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

February 2006 calendar

February	2006
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

February 28, 2006 Holidays and Observances

What is special on February 28, 2006?

Holidays

Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints

Saint Silvana
Saint Rufinus
Saint Oswald (d. 992)
Saint Romanus (died 463)

Music charts

What was the number one song on February 28, 2006? Which were the top hits on February 28, 2006?
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