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Major Events of February 2007: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from February 2007 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of February 2007: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Feb 2007 Harry Potter Final Book Publication Date Announced: J.K. Rowling officially announced the publication date for 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', the final installment in the globally acclaimed Harry Potter series, set to be released on July 21, 2007.
  • 02 Feb 2007 IPCC Fourth Assessment Report on Climate Change: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its fourth comprehensive assessment report, concluding with high scientific confidence that human activities are the primary driver of global warming observed since the mid-20th century. The report represents a significant milestone in climate science, providing robust evidence of anthropogenic climate change.
  • 03 Feb 2007 Devastating Baghdad Market Bombing: A catastrophic truck bombing in a crowded Baghdad market resulted in at least 135 fatalities and 339 injuries, highlighting the ongoing violence and instability in Iraq during the Iraq War period.
  • 04 Feb 2007 Baghdad Market Bombing: A devastating bomb explosion in a crowded Baghdad market killed at least 135 people and injured 339 others, representing a significant act of terrorism during the Iraq conflict.
  • 05 Feb 2007 Bush Submits $2.9 Trillion Budget to Congress: U.S. President George W. Bush submitted a comprehensive federal budget of $2.9 trillion to Congress, which notably included nearly $700 billion in new military spending.
  • 06 Feb 2007 Tony Blair Expresses Concern Over Iran's Nuclear Program: UK Prime Minister Tony Blair publicly stated growing alarm about Iran's nuclear program, while explicitly ruling out immediate military intervention, highlighting diplomatic tensions in the region.
  • 07 Feb 2007 US-Iraq Security Offensive in Baghdad: U.S. and Iraqi troops launched a new military offensive aimed at increasing security in Baghdad, attempting to counter increasingly deadly attacks by insurgents and militias during the ongoing Iraq War.
  • 08 Feb 2007 Arrest of Abu Izzadeen: British police arrested Abu Izzadeen, the spokesperson for al Ghurabaa, an organization that the British government had declared a terrorist group, on charges of inciting terrorism. This arrest was part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the United Kingdom.
  • 09 Feb 2007 Pentagon Intelligence Manipulation Report: The U.S. Defense Department's Inspector General released a critical report alleging that the Pentagon deliberately manipulated pre-war intelligence. Senator Carl Levin described the report as 'very damning' and 'highly troubling', highlighting significant concerns about intelligence practices leading to the Iraq War.
  • 10 Feb 2007 Barack Obama Announces Presidential Campaign: U.S. Senator Barack Obama officially launches his presidential campaign with a historic speech in Springfield, Illinois, marking the beginning of his groundbreaking bid to become the first African American President of the United States.
  • 11 Feb 2007 Doubts Emerge About Iraqi Leadership: A National Intelligence Estimate revealed significant concerns about Iraq's leadership, suggesting the government is too weak to maintain national unity and the military is ineffective against militias.
  • 12 Feb 2007 Baghdad Bombing: A devastating series of four bomb attacks in Baghdad resulted in at least 76 civilian casualties, underscoring the ongoing violence and instability in Iraq during the post-invasion period.
  • 13 Feb 2007 Baghdad Suicide Truck Bombing: A devastating suicide truck bomb kills at least 15 people in Baghdad, highlighting the ongoing violence and instability in Iraq during the Iraq War.
  • 14 Feb 2007 Muqtada al Sadr Flees Iraq: U.S. military spokesperson Maj. Gen. William Caldwell announced that influential Iraqi cleric Muqtada al Sadr had fled Iraq and was now residing in Iran, signaling significant political instability.
  • 15 Feb 2007 Madrid Train Bombings Trial Begins: The trial of 29 suspects connected to the 2004 Madrid train bombings commences in Madrid, Spain, marking a significant moment in the pursuit of justice for the terrorist attack.
  • 16 Feb 2007 Washington Declaration on Carbon Emissions: The G8 countries and South Africa reached a landmark agreement on the 'Washington Declaration', proposing a comprehensive global carbon emissions trading system designed to succeed the Kyoto Protocol by 2009.
  • 17 Feb 2007 Barack Obama Announces Presidential Candidacy: Barack Obama officially announces his candidacy for President of the United States, marking the beginning of his historic presidential campaign.
  • 18 Feb 2007 Baghdad Bombings: Two car bombs planted in a Shia area of Baghdad resulted in at least 56 deaths and over 120 injuries, further highlighting the sectarian violence and instability in Iraq during the ongoing conflict.
  • 19 Feb 2007 Samjhauta Express Bombing: A devastating terrorist attack on the Samjhauta Express, traveling between India and Pakistan, resulted in at least 666 fatalities near Deewana, approximately 80 kilometers northeast of New Delhi.
  • 20 Feb 2007 U.S. Court Limits Guantanamo Detainees' Legal Rights: The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 to uphold the Military Commissions Act, which effectively stripped Guantanamo Bay detainees of their right to challenge detention in federal courts. This controversial decision significantly impacted detainees' access to legal recourse.
  • 21 Feb 2007 Iran Defies UN Nuclear Program Deadline: Iran disregarded the deadline set by the United Nations Security Council for suspending its nuclear program, escalating international tensions and concerns about nuclear proliferation.
  • 22 Feb 2007 U.S. Soldier Sentenced for War Crimes: U.S. Army Sergeant Paul Cortez was sentenced to 100 years in prison, with parole possibility after ten years, for his involvement in the rape, murder, and kidnapping of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and the murder of her family.
  • 23 Feb 2007 International Treaty to Ban Cluster Bombs: A significant diplomatic summit in Oslo, Norway, saw 46 nations sign a groundbreaking treaty prohibiting the use of cluster munitions, representing a major step in international humanitarian law.
  • 24 Feb 2007 Deadly Mosque Bombing in Iraq: A devastating car bomb explosion at Habbaniya's mosque resulted in at least 39 fatalities and 61 injuries, highlighting the ongoing violence during the Iraq War.
  • 25 Feb 2007 Mustansiriya University Bombing: A devastating suicide bombing at Mustansiriya University in Baghdad killed at least 40 people, highlighting the ongoing violence and instability in Iraq during this period.
  • 26 Feb 2007 International Court of Justice Ruling on Srebrenica Genocide: The International Court of Justice delivered a nuanced verdict on the Srebrenica genocide case, finding Serbia guilty of failing to prevent the genocide while simultaneously clearing it of direct responsibility and complicity. This landmark ruling was brought forth by Bosnia and Herzegovina and represents a significant moment in international legal accountability for mass atrocities.
  • 27 Feb 2007 Chinese Stock Market Crash of 2007: The Shanghai Stock Exchange experienced a dramatic 9% decline, marking the largest single-day drop in a decade. The crash was triggered by speculation about potential crackdowns on illegal share trading and growing concerns about accelerating inflation.
  • 28 Feb 2007 John McCain Announces 2008 Presidential Campaign: Senator John McCain (R-AZ) officially announced his candidacy for the 2008 United States Presidential Election during an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman.