What happened on Thursday February 28, 2008?

Here's what happened on February 28, 2008:

• Kenya Power-Sharing Agreement In a landmark political resolution, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga signed a comprehensive power-sharing deal to end post-election tensions. The agreement established a coalition government with Odinga becoming prime minister, sharing cabinet posts, and committing to constitutional amendments to formalize the power-sharing arrangement.
• European Court of Human Rights Ruling on Deportation The European Court of Human Rights unanimously ruled that governments cannot deport individuals to countries where they may face a risk of torture, establishing a significant precedent for human rights protections.
• Germany Recognizes Kosovo Germany became the first country to officially recognize Kosovo's independence by transforming its diplomatic office in Pristina into a full embassy, marking a significant diplomatic milestone in the Balkan region.
• Thaksin Shinawatra Returns to Thailand Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand from exile after being ousted in the 2006 military coup, facing potential legal challenges and corruption accusations.
• US Prison Population Report A Pew Center report revealed that the United States had over 2.3 million adult prisoners, representing the highest incarceration rate in American history. More than one in every 100 American adults was in prison or jail, making the U.S. the world's leading country in imprisonment.
• Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Following Hamas rocket attacks, the Israeli Air Force conducted a series of retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza, resulting in 32 fatalities and escalating tensions in the region.
• Prince Harry Serving in Afghanistan International media reported that Prince Henry of Wales was serving in Afghanistan's Helmand Province, highlighting the British royal's active military service during ongoing conflict.
• Roger Clemens Steroid Investigation Baseball star Roger Clemens denied using steroids or human growth hormones, prompting a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into the allegations.
• Explosion in Waukegan Shopping Center A significant explosion occurred in a shopping center in Waukegan, Illinois, causing potential damage and disruption.

Events in 2008

February 28, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 2008

February 28, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 28, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.14
• Apple AAPL: opens at $127.20
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.02
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $115.90

Exchange Rates on February 28, 2008:

• 1 USD = 105.31 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.975 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0515 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.1125 CNY
• 1 EUR = 160.13 JPY

February 28, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 59th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2008 can also be written as 2/28/2008 in the US and as 28/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 2008 in February 2008 calendar

Famous people died on February 28, 2008:

• William Buckley

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on February 28th

February 28, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 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 28, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 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 28, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 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 28th 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 28, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 2008 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 28, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 10:31 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 28, 2008

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Someone born on February 28, 2008 is:

17 years 1 month old,

or 205 months and 26 days old,

or 894 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6264 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 2008?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 28, 2008.

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