What happened on Monday February 21, 2011?

About February 21st, 2011, in brief:

  • Historical events: A significant wave of pro-democracy protests and revolutions sweeping across multiple Arab countries, challenging long-standing authoritarian regimes and demanding political reforms, human rights, and economic opportunities.
  • Day of the week: February 21st, 2011 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Born This Way by Lady GaGa
  • Popular movie: Warrior directed by Gavin O'Connor

More about February 21st, 2011? See below for more news and curiosities on February 21st, 2011.

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February 21, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 2011:

  • Arab Spring Uprising A significant wave of pro-democracy protests and revolutions sweeping across multiple Arab countries, challenging long-standing authoritarian regimes and demanding political reforms, human rights, and economic opportunities.
  • 2011 Libyan Civil War Begins The Libyan Civil War erupts as protesters challenge Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year authoritarian rule, leading to widespread violence and international intervention.
  • Libyan Air Force Attacks Protesters Libyan Air Force launches airstrikes against civilian protesters. Two Libyan military helicopters and Mirage jets land in Malta, with pilots seeking political asylum after refusing orders to bomb civilians.
  • Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Warns of Civil War Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, delivers a nationally televised speech warning that ongoing protests could escalate into a full-scale civil war.
  • 2011 Bahraini Protests Protests in Bahrain as part of the broader Arab Spring movement, challenging the ruling monarchy and demanding political reforms and greater representation.
  • Fatwa Against Gaddafi Influential Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi, spiritual leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, issues a religious decree calling for the execution of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
  • Reliance-BP Oil Deal Reliance Industries agrees to pay BP $7.2 billion for a share in 23 oil and natural gas blocks in deep waters off India, forming a significant international joint venture.
  • Unit 731 Excavation Begins Archaeological excavation commences at Unit 731, a notorious Imperial Japanese Army site used for biological and chemical warfare human experimentation during World War II.
  • Mali Stadium Stampede A tragic stampede occurs at a Mali stadium following a sermon by a prominent Muslim imam, resulting in at least 30 fatalities.

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February 21, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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February 21, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 21, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 83.12 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9826 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9465 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.5677 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 113.69 JPY

February 21, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hertha - Cottbus : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Sociedad - Mallorca : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Boulogne - Le Mans : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Varese - Frosinone : 3 - 3
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What day of the week was February 21, 2011?


February 21, 2011 was a Monday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 2011 can also be written as 2/21/2011 in the US and as 21/2/2011 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 2011 in February 2011 calendar

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February 21, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 21, 2011:

  • Dwayne McDuffie

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  • Bernard Nathanson

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February 21, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 21, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 21st and February 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 21, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 2011 was Born This Way by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

  1. - Born This Way youtube
  2. - Firework youtube
  3. - Grenade youtube
  4. - Black And Yellow youtube
  5. - F**kin' Perfect youtube

February 21, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 2011 was Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

  1. - Moment 4 Life
  2. - 6 Foot 7 Foot
  3. - Fall For Your Type
  4. - Love Faces
  5. - Pretty Girl Rock
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February 21, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st 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 21, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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February 21, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 21, 2011 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 2011 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 21, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 08:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Mar 19, 2011.

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How old is someone born on February 21, 2011?


Someone born on February 21, 2011 is:

14 years 2 months old,

or 170 months and 20 days old,

or 741 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5193 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 2011?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 21, 2011.

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