What happened on Tuesday February 21, 2006?

Here's what happened on February 21, 2006:

• Ratko Mladic Arrest Rumors Emerge Belgrade's Studio B TV reported the potential arrest of former Bosnian Serb Army general Ratko Mladic, who is wanted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia for his role in the Srebrenica massacre of 8,000 boys and men in 1995. Serbian officials denied the report, calling it government-damaging manipulation.
• Jessica Lal Murder Case Acquittal Sparks Outrage Eight men were acquitted in the 1999 murder of Indian model Jessica Lal, despite multiple witnesses. The controversial verdict triggered widespread public outrage, prompting citizens to petition President Abdul Kalam to review the case.
• Deadly Conflict in Mogadishu, Somalia Intense fighting erupted between the Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism and the Islamic Court in Daynille and Mogadishu, resulting in 33 fatalities and numerous injuries, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
• Deadly Day in Iraq Iraq experienced its bloodiest day in two months, with 26 people losing their lives, underscoring the ongoing violence and instability in the region.
• Enron Bankers Face Potential Extradition The High Court in London considered extraditing three bankers to face Enron-related criminal charges. David Bermingham and Gary Mulgrew, former executives of Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC's Greenwich NatWest unit, failed in their argument to have the trial conducted in Britain.
• Mexican Coal Mine Disaster A critical mining emergency unfolded as 65 coal miners became trapped in a Mexican mine, raising serious concerns about worker safety and potential rescue operations.
• Peter Jennings Way Dedicated in New York City New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg officially unveiled a street sign at the corner of West 66th Street, naming it 'Peter Jennings Way' to honor the late ABC News anchor Peter Jennings, recognizing his significant contributions to journalism.

Events in 2006

February 21, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 2006

February 21, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 21, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $70.63
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.66
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.61
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.10

Exchange Rates on February 21, 2006:

• 1 USD = 118.67 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1462 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3078 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0495 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.35 JPY

February 21, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Roeselare - Charleroi : 2 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Altrincham - Halifax : 1 - 2
• Burton - Cambridge : 2 - 0
• Forest Green - Gravesend : 0 - 0
• Grays - Dag and Red : 0 - 4
• Hereford - Aldershot : 2 - 1

February 21, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 2006 can also be written as 2/21/2006 in the US and as 21/2/2006 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 2006 in February 2006 calendar

February 21, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Beyonce - Check On It
2. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
3. Nelly - Grillz
4. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
5. T-Pain - I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)

February 21, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 2006 was Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm - Nasty Girl
2. Meck featuring Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart Again
3. The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys
4. Beyonce featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
5. Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana - Run It!

February 21, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
3. Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
4. Ne-Yo - So Sick
5. Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug - Check On It

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

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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, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 2006 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, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 01:21 am and setting at 11:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 2006

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Someone born on February 21, 2006 is:

19 years 2 months old,

or 230 months and 18 days old,

or 1002 weeks and 3 days old,

or 7017 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 2006?

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, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 21, 2006.

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