What happened on Sunday February 21, 2021?

About February 21st, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: Mohamed Bazoum, the former interior minister, won the presidential election in Niger, achieving a landmark moment for the country by marking the first peaceful democratic transition of power in this economically challenged West African nation. This election represents a significant step towards democratic consolidation in a region often characterized by political instability.
  • Day of the week: February 21st, 2021 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

More about February 21st, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on February 21st, 2021.

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February 21, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 2021:

  • Historic Democratic Transfer of Power in Niger Mohamed Bazoum, the former interior minister, won the presidential election in Niger, achieving a landmark moment for the country by marking the first peaceful democratic transition of power in this economically challenged West African nation. This election represents a significant step towards democratic consolidation in a region often characterized by political instability.
  • Historic Democratic Transfer of Power in Niger Mohamed Bazoum, the former interior minister, won the presidential election in Niger, achieving a landmark moment for the country by marking the first peaceful democratic transition of power in this economically challenged West African nation. This election represents a significant step towards democratic consolidation in a region often characterized by political instability.
  • Deadly Electoral Commission Attack in Niger A tragic land mine explosion targeted electoral commission members in Tillabéri, Niger, resulting in seven fatalities and three injuries. The attack occurred on the same day as the second round of the presidential election, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region and the risks faced by electoral workers.
  • Deadly Electoral Commission Attack in Niger A tragic land mine explosion targeted electoral commission members in Tillabéri, Niger, resulting in seven fatalities and three injuries. The attack occurred on the same day as the second round of the presidential election, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region and the risks faced by electoral workers.
  • Attempted Assassination of Libyan Interior Minister UN-backed Libyan Minister of the Interior Fathi Bashagha narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Tripoli when his motorcade was targeted in a shooting. One of his guards was wounded, while the security team successfully neutralized one attacker and arrested two others, underscoring the volatile political landscape in Libya.
  • Attempted Assassination of Libyan Interior Minister UN-backed Libyan Minister of the Interior Fathi Bashagha narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Tripoli when his motorcade was targeted in a shooting. One of his guards was wounded, while the security team successfully neutralized one attacker and arrested two others, underscoring the volatile political landscape in Libya.
  • WHO Concerns Over Tanzania's COVID-19 Reporting The World Health Organization (WHO) publicly urged Tanzania to improve transparency by reporting COVID-19 cases, expressing serious concerns about a potential hidden epidemic in the country. This request highlighted ongoing challenges in global pandemic monitoring and data transparency.
  • WHO Concerns Over Tanzania's COVID-19 Reporting The World Health Organization (WHO) publicly urged Tanzania to improve transparency by reporting COVID-19 cases, expressing serious concerns about a potential hidden epidemic in the country. This request highlighted ongoing challenges in global pandemic monitoring and data transparency.
  • Djokovic Wins Record-Extending Australian Open Title Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic secured his ninth Australian Open championship, defeating Russian player Daniil Medvedev with a dominant performance of 7-5, 6-2, 6-2. This victory further solidified Djokovic's status as one of the greatest tennis players in history.
  • Djokovic Wins Record-Extending Australian Open Title Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic secured his ninth Australian Open championship, defeating Russian player Daniil Medvedev with a dominant performance of 7-5, 6-2, 6-2. This victory further solidified Djokovic's status as one of the greatest tennis players in history.

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February 21, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 21, 2021?


February 21, 2021 was a Sunday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 2021 can also be written as 2/21/2021 in the US and as 21/2/2021 in UK and Europe.

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February 21, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 21, 2021:

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    Colombian classical pianist (b. 1928).

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February 21, 2021: 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, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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February 21, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 21, 2021 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 11:54 am and setting at 03:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 2021.

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How old is someone born on February 21, 2021?


Someone born on February 21, 2021 is:

4 years 2 months old,

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or 1538 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 2021?

There are 288 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, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 21, 2021.

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