What happened on Saturday February 28, 2009?

Here's what happened on February 28, 2009:

• Mugabe Maintains Land Redistribution Policy Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the controversial land redistribution policy, which involved transferring agricultural lands from white farmers to black farmers, a policy that had significant economic and social implications for Zimbabwe.
• Burma's Controversial Rohingya Policy The Myanmar government announced a policy allowing Rohingyas who fled to neighboring countries to return home, but only if they identify themselves as 'Bengalis'. This statement reflects the ongoing complex and contentious ethnic tensions surrounding the Rohingya minority in Myanmar.
• California Drought Emergency Declaration California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency due to severe drought conditions, highlighting the growing environmental challenges facing the state's water resources and agricultural sector.
• Death of Paul Harvey, Legendary Radio Broadcaster Paul Harvey, a renowned American radio broadcaster, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 90. Known for his distinctive storytelling style and conservative commentary, Harvey was a prominent media personality who informed and entertained millions of Americans for decades.
• Colombian Military Confronts Revolutionary Armed Forces In Cundinamarca, Colombia, a military operation resulted in ten members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces being killed and eight captured, reflecting the ongoing conflict between Colombian government forces and guerrilla groups.
• First Online Discussion with Chinese Premier Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao conducted the first online interactive discussion with internet users, preceding the National People's Congress annual plenary session. This event signaled a new level of digital engagement between Chinese leadership and citizens.
• China Approves Food Safety Law The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress approved a comprehensive Food Safety Law aimed at improving food quality supervision and establishing more rigorous national standards for food production and distribution.
• Scientific Breakthrough in Genetic Motor Nerve Disease Researchers discovered a genetic link associated with a motor nerve disease, potentially opening new avenues for understanding and treating neurological disorders.

Events in 2009

February 28, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 2009

February 28, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Juventus - Napoli : 1 - 0
• Lazio - Bologna : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Bergen : 3 - 0
• Club Brugge - Roeselare : 2 - 1
• Dender - Tubize : 4 - 0
• Germinal - Kortrijk : 3 - 0
• Mouscron - Anderlecht : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Cottbus : 3 - 2
• Dortmund - Hoffenheim : 0 - 0
• Ein Frankfurt - Schalke 04 : 1 - 2
• Hannover - Leverkusen : 1 - 0
• Hertha - M'gladbach : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Sevilla : 1 - 2
• Espanol - Real Madrid : 0 - 2

February 28, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 59th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2009 can also be written as 2/28/2009 in the US and as 28/2/2009 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 2009 in February 2009 calendar

Famous people died on February 28, 2009:

• Paul Harvey

  Legendary American radio broadcaster known for his distinctive voice and conservative commentary, who became a national icon in news and...

• Miguel Serrano

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on February 28th

February 28, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 2009 was Right Round by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Flo Rida - Right Round
2. T.I. - Dead And Gone
3. Eminem - Crack A Bottle
4. Kanye West - Heartless
5. Lady GaGa - Just Dance

February 28, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
3. Beyonce - Diva
4. The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang
5. Ne-Yo Featuring Jamie Foxx & Fabolous - She Got Her Own

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, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 2009 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 2009 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, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 07:48 am and setting at 11:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Mar 11, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 2009

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Someone born on February 28, 2009 is:

16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 16 days old,

or 845 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5919 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 2009?

There are 290 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, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 28, 2009.

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