What happened on Wednesday February 17, 2010?

Here's what happened on February 17, 2010:

• Fraudulent Passports in Hamas Commander Assassination Investigations revealed that fake Irish passports used in the Dubai assassination of a senior Hamas military commander contained valid numbers but mismatched identities, prompting an urgent investigation by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.
• Ukrainian Presidential Election Dispute The Supreme Administrative Court of Ukraine suspended Viktor Yanukovych's election victory, pending a review of complaints filed by rival candidate Yulia Tymoshenko.
• Nuclear Deterrence Summit Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman addressed the opening session of the second annual Nuclear Deterrence Summit in Alexandria, Virginia, discussing global nuclear security strategies.
• Olympic Tragedy: Nodar Kumaritashvili's Funeral Nodar Kumaritashvili, the Georgian luger who tragically died during the 2010 Winter Olympics, was returned to his hometown of Bakuriani for burial.
• Mexico City A/H1N1 Vaccination Campaign Mexico City successfully vaccinated 500,000 people against the A/H1N1 influenza, demonstrating a significant public health response to the global pandemic.
• Genetic Research Involving Desmond Tutu Scientists published genome analysis of five southern Africans in Nature, with Archbishop Desmond Tutu discovering his genetic connection to the San people, the earliest inhabitants of Southern Africa.
• Walgreen Acquires Duane Reade Walgreen Co. announced the acquisition of Duane Reade Holdings Inc. for $1.08 billion, including debt, expanding its drugstore chain in New York City.
• Rwanda to Host World Environment Day 2010 Rwanda will host the World Environment Day 2010 on June 5, highlighting the country's commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability.
• Train Collision Investigation Disrupts European Rail Services Ongoing investigations into the Halle train collision in Belgium led to service disruptions across the UK, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
• Santika Club Fire Legal Proceedings Four individuals were formally charged in connection with the tragic Santika Club fire that occurred in Thailand on December 31, 2008, marking a step towards legal accountability.
• Deadly Bus Accident in Northern India A severe bus accident in Northern India resulted in the tragic loss of at least 22 lives, highlighting transportation safety challenges in the region.
• Reader's Digest UK Financial Challenges Reader's Digest UK filed for administration, signaling significant financial difficulties for the long-standing publishing company.
• Guam's Name Change Initiative Guam Governor Felix Perez Camacho issued a directive to change Guam's official name to Guahan on government documents and proposed unification with the Northern Mariana Islands.

Events in 2010

February 17, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 2010

February 17, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 17, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $66.34
• Apple AAPL: opens at $204.19
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.53
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.19
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.50

Exchange Rates on February 17, 2010:

• 1 USD = 91.25 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0461 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0781 CHF
• 1 EUR = 124.15 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.8678 GBP

February 17, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Karlsruhe - Munich 1860 : 2 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crystal Palace - Reading : 1 - 3
• Newcastle - Coventry : 4 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Annan Athletic - Albion Rvs : 1 - 2

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Notts County - Grimsby : 1 - 1

February 17, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 48th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 2010 can also be written as 2/17/2010 in the US and as 17/2/2010 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 2010 in February 2010 calendar

Famous people died on February 17, 2010:

• Kathryn Grayson

  Renowned MGM musical actress and singer who was a prominent Hollywood star during the 1940s and 1950s, known for her charming screen...

• Luigi Ulivelli

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 2010 was TiK ToK by Ke$ha, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Ke$ha - TiK ToK
2. The Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be
3. Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
4. Young Money - Bedrock
5. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance

February 17, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 2010 was It Kills Me by Melanie Fiona, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Melanie Fiona - It Kills Me
2. Ludacris - How Low
3. Young Money Featuring Lloyd - BedRock
4. Trey Songz Featuring Fabolous - Say Aah
5. Timbaland Featuring Drake - Say Something

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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February 17, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 2010 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 2010 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 17, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 07:56 am and setting at 10:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Feb 28, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 2010

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Someone born on February 17, 2010 is:

15 years 2 months old,

or 182 months and 28 days old,

or 795 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5566 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 2010?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 17, 2010.

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