What happened on Wednesday February 08, 2012?

Here's what happened on February 08, 2012:

• Severe European Cold Wave A devastating cold wave swept across Europe in early 2012, resulting in over 400 fatalities. The extreme weather caused the Danube River to freeze over an unprecedented 170 kilometers, demonstrating the severe impact of climate conditions.
• Syrian Government Offensive in Homs The Syrian government launched a military offensive against the city of Homs, with tanks reported moving into residential neighborhoods. Dozens of civilians were reported killed during the intense military operation, marking a significant escalation in the Syrian Civil War.
• Washington State Approves Same-Sex Marriage The Washington State Legislature passed a landmark bill legalizing same-sex marriage, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ civil rights and marriage equality in the United States.
• Greek Government Negotiations Collapse Political leaders in the Greek government failed to reach an agreement on economic cuts recommended by the European Union, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund, signaling continued economic instability in the Eurozone.
• US Drone Strike in North Waziristan Pakistani officials reported a US drone missile strike in Spalga village, North Waziristan, which allegedly killed ten individuals, further intensifying the controversial drone warfare strategy in the region.
• Fabio Capello Resigns as England Manager Fabio Capello dramatically resigned as England's national football manager due to ongoing conflicts with the Football Association, particularly surrounding John Terry's racist abuse charges and subsequent removal as team captain.
• Factory Fire in Lahore A tragic factory fire in Lahore, Pakistan resulted in the deaths of 21 people, highlighting serious workplace safety concerns and industrial infrastructure vulnerabilities in the region.

Events in 2012

February 08, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 2012

February 08, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 08, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.83
• Apple AAPL: opens at $470.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.26
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.19
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.78

Exchange Rates on February 08, 2012:

• 1 USD = 77.03 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9957 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9123 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2945 CNY
• 1 EUR = 102.15 JPY

February 08, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Catania - Roma : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hearts - Celtic : 0 - 4

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Asteras Tripolis - Levadeiakos : 0 - 1
• Panetolikos - Doxa Dramas : 0 - 2

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Den Haag - AZ Alkmaar : 0 - 6

February 08, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 39th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2012 can also be written as 2/8/2012 in the US and as 8/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 2012 in February 2012 calendar

Famous people died on February 08, 2012:

• Luis Alberto Spinetta

  Argentinian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and poet (d. 2012).

• Wando

  Brazilian singer-songwriter (b. 1945)[379].

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on February 8th

February 08, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 2012 was Set Fire To The Rain by Adele, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. Rihanna - We Found Love
4. Flo Rida - Good Feeling
5. David Guetta - Turn Me On

February 08, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 2012 was Make Me Proud by Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud
2. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
3. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
4. Young Jeezy Featuring Jay-Z & Andre 3000 - I Do
5. Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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February 08, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 2012 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 08, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:37 pm and setting at 07:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 2012

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Someone born on February 08, 2012 is:

13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 7 days old,

or 692 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4845 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 2012?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 08, 2012.

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