What happened on Saturday February 29, 2020?

Here's what happened on February 29, 2020:

• Global COVID-19 Pandemic Developments Multiple countries reported their first COVID-19 cases, including Ireland, Qatar, Luxembourg, and Ecuador. The United Arab Emirates took preventive measures by suspending school activities and closing nurseries. Australia recorded its first coronavirus-related death, involving a 78-year-old man evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
• US-Taliban Peace Agreement Signed in Doha The United States and the Taliban signed the Doha Agreement, a landmark diplomatic effort aimed at bringing peace to Afghanistan after 18 years of conflict. The agreement outlined plans for a phased withdrawal of US and NATO troops within 14 months, contingent upon the Taliban meeting specific conditions.
• Escalation in Syrian Civil War Intense military confrontations occurred between Turkish and Syrian forces. A Turkish soldier was killed and six wounded by Syrian government artillery. Turkish forces conducted retaliatory strikes, killing 48 Syrian government troops and 14 Hezbollah members, and destroying 13 military vehicles. Turkey also claimed to have destroyed a chemical warfare facility near Aleppo.
• Joe Biden Wins South Carolina Primary Joe Biden secured a significant victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary election, which proved to be a pivotal moment in his presidential campaign and helped revitalize his candidacy.
• Turkey's Military Operations in Syria Turkish military released footage demonstrating precision strikes against Syrian military equipment, including targeting a Pantsir-S1 system. Drone and missile strikes were reported at Kuweires and Abu al-Duhur military airbases in Aleppo Governorate, with claims of destroying a hangar.
• Violence Against Juan Guaidó Supporters in Venezuela Pro-government colectivos attacked Juan Guaidó and his supporters during a demonstration in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, resulting in five injuries. This incident highlighted the ongoing political tensions and violence in the country.

Events in 2020

February 29, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 29, 2020

February 29, 2020 was a Saturday and it was the 60th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 2020 can also be written as 2/29/2020 in the US and as 29/2/2020 in UK and Europe.

February 29, 2020 in February 2020 calendar

Famous people died on February 29, 2020:

• Dieter Laser

  German actor (b. 1942).

• Éva Székely

  Hungarian hall of fame swimmer and 1952 olympic champion (b. 1927).

Famous people who died in 2020

Famous people who died on February 29th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and 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.

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February 29, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 29, 2020 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 2020 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 29, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 09:32 am and setting at 11:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Mar 09, 2020.

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Your place in the Universe on February 29, 2020

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Someone born on February 29, 2020 is:

5 years 2 months old,

or 62 months and 12 days old,

or 271 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1898 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 2020?

There are 293 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 29, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 29, 2020.

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