Thursday February 21, 2008: on this day

February 21, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 2008 can also be written as 2/21/2008 in the US and as 21/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 2008 in February 2008 calendar

Here's what happened on February 21, 2008:

• Monaco rare coins of california offers a 1861 coronet paquet reverse double eagle for us$2.5 million
• Reports indicate that a santa barbara airlines flight 518 has been reported missing in venezuela. there are 46 passengers onboard.
• Because of security concerns, the european broadcasting union is considering relocating 2008 eurovision song contest to belgrade. the eurovision song contest's serbian national final has been postponed.
• Protests in serbia 2008:
• Belgrade saw at least 500,000 serbs protest the declaration of independance by kosovo over the weekend.
• Protesters break into the united states embassy in belgrade and set fire to a part of the consular building.
• The united states embassy found a charred body from a protester.
• The united states navy downed usa 193, a spy satellite orbiting in decay, from the pacific ocean.
• An investigation by a special prosecutor cleared south korean president-elect lee myungbak of fraud accusations
• Aceh, an indonesian province, is struck by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.
• The international olympic committee has elected singapore as the first host city for the youth olympic games 2010.
• A magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes 11.1 miles east/southeast from wells, nevada. it is approximately 2.2 miles deep and can be felt as far as twin falls, idaho (about 125 miles) and salt lake city, utah (about 180 miles).
• Gazprom, total, and statoilhydro combine the shtokman investment company, which is a joint operating company for the development of the huge shtokman gasfield.
• 2008 protests in serbia: over 500,000 serbs gathered in belgrade over the weekend to protest against kosovo’s declaration of independence. (bbc news). a group of protesters broke into the united states embassy in belgrade and set fire to a portion of the consular office. the united states embassy has found the body of a protester. (the age) the british, german and turkish embassies in the united states were also attacked.
• British, german and turkish embassies in croatia, germany, belgium, and turkey were also attacked.
• The united states navy shot down usa 193, a spy satellite orbiting in decay, from the pacific ocean. (ap via breitbart.com). officials believe that the target hydrazine fuel container was destroyed and no longer poses a threat.

February 21, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 21, 2008:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.67
• Apple AAPL: opens at $126.05
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.62
• General Electric GE: opens at $34.29
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $108.10

Exchange Rates on February 21, 2008:

• 1 USD = 107.38 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.011 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0899 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.1435 CNY
• 1 EUR = 159.08 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 2008 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 21, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:26 pm and setting at 07:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 2008

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Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

• Alan Rickman

  Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

• Jordan Peele

  Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

• Jennifer Love Hewitt

  Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

• Ashley Greene

  Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

• Ellen Page

  Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

• Nina Simone

  American jazz singer.

• Mélanie Laurent

  French actress, director, singer, and writer.

• Christine Ebersole

  Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

• Kelsey Grammer

  American actor.

• William Baldwin

  American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 21st

You are 16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 29 days old,

or 843 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5902 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 2008?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 21, 2008.

Famous people died on February 21, 2008:

• Ben Chapman

  American actor (b. 1928).

• Sunny Lowry

  First british woman to swim in the english channel (born in 1911).

• Paul-Louis Carrière
• Evan Mecham
• Emmanuel Sanon
• Joe Gibbs
• Sufi Abu Taleb
• Jerzy Flisak
• Ana González
• Léopold Ritondale
• Neil Chotem

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

• Peter Tork

  Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

• John Thaw

  English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

• Ina Claire

  Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

• Louis Hayward

  Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

• Malcolm X

  American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

• Gertrude Elion

  Gertrude Elion was a Nobel Prize-winning American biochemist and pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the development of...

• Cherica Easton

  Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

• Malik El Shabazz

  Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.

• Hattye Moen

  Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

• Herberta Lackner

  Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 21st

Holidays on February 21, 2008:

• Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
• Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
• International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 2008:

• Saint Pepin of Landen
• Saint Randoald

February 21, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Chris Brown - With You
3. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
4. Alicia Keys - No One
5. Timbaland - Apologize

February 21, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 21, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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. Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction

February 21, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 21, 2008 was Gotas De Agua Dulce by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 21, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes - Gotas De Agua Dulce
2. Juanes - Me Enamora
3. Flex - Te Quiero
4. Enrique Iglesias - Donde Estan Corazon
5. Conjunto Primavera - Te Llore