What happened on Saturday February 21, 2015?

Here's what happened on February 21, 2015:

• Western Powers Consider Sanctions Against Russia The United States and United Kingdom discussed potential new sanctions against Russia for violating the ceasefire in the Donbass region of Ukraine. Simultaneously, a prisoner exchange was completed between the Ukrainian Army and rebel separatists.
• Nigerian Army Recaptures Baga from Boko Haram The Nigerian Army successfully retook the town of Baga, which had previously been the site of a devastating massacre by Boko Haram terrorist group last month. This operation represents a significant military victory against the insurgent group in northeastern Nigeria.
• NASA Prepares for Commercial Spacecraft Era NASA astronauts conducted one of three International Space Station spacewalks, preparing for the anticipated arrival of the first commercial spacecraft capable of transporting astronauts in 2017.
• Turkey Evacuates Troops from Suleyman Shah Tomb in Syria Turkish military forces conducted a strategic operation to evacuate troops from the Suleyman Shah Tomb in Aleppo Governorate, which was under imminent threat from Islamic State militants. During the operation, one Turkish soldier was tragically killed, highlighting the dangerous conditions in the region.
• Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Fight Officially Announced Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather officially announced that the highly anticipated fight against Manny Pacquiao would take place on May 2, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
• United Steelworkers Union Initiates Strike at Major Refinery The United Steelworkers union escalated labor tensions by calling a strike at Motiva, the owner of the United States' largest refinery. This action signals significant ongoing conflict between labor and management in the industrial sector.
• NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Suffers Serious Injuries Kyle Busch was seriously injured during a NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway, sustaining left mid-foot and compound right leg fractures. Defending Camping World Truck Series champion Matt Crafton was announced as his temporary replacement for the Daytona 500.
• Labor Protest at General Motors Plant in Brazil Over 5,000 workers at a General Motors plant in Brazil initiated a strike, protesting a proposed dismissal of 800 additional factory employees. This demonstrates growing labor unrest and economic challenges in the automotive industry.
• Diplomatic Tension Between Indonesia and Brazil Indonesia recalled its diplomatic envoy due to escalating tensions following the execution of a Brazilian drug smuggler, highlighting complex international relations and differing approaches to criminal justice.
• Diplomatic Dispute Between Peru and Chile Peru's President Ollanta Humala recalled Chile's ambassador over spying allegations, indicating ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two South American nations.
• Fatal Avalanche in Swiss Alps Claims Lives of Italian Skiers A tragic avalanche in the Swiss Alps resulted in the deaths of three cross-country skiers from Italy, with two others injured. This incident underscores the inherent risks of alpine winter sports.
• Riot Renders Willacy County Correctional Center Uninhabitable A significant riot at the Willacy County Correctional Center in Texas resulted in the facility being declared uninhabitable, raising serious questions about prison management and inmate conditions.

Events in 2015

February 21, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 2015

February 21, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 21, 2015:

• 1 USD = 1.2742 AUD
• 1 USD = 15.0195 MXN
• 1 EUR = 135.42 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.739 GBP
• 1 EUR = 1.4494 AUD

February 21, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Waregem : 2 - 2
• Kortrijk - Westerlo : 6 - 0
• Lokeren - Mouscron-Peruwelz : 1 - 0
• Oostende - Charleroi : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Leverkusen : 2 - 2
• FC Koln - Hannover : 1 - 1
• Freiburg - Hoffenheim : 1 - 1
• Mainz - Ein Frankfurt : 3 - 1
• Paderborn - Bayern Munich : 0 - 6

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Karlsruhe - Bochum : 0 - 0
• Munich 1860 - St Pauli : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Almeria : 3 - 0
• Barcelona - Malaga : 0 - 1
• Cordoba - Valencia : 1 - 2
• La Coruna - Celta : 0 - 2

February 21, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 2015 can also be written as 2/21/2015 in the US and as 21/2/2015 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 2015 in February 2015 calendar

Famous people died on February 21, 2015:

• Clark Terry

  Renowned jazz trumpeter, composer, and music educator who significantly influenced jazz improvisation and mentored many famous musicians...

• Sadeq Tabatabaei

  Iranian journalist and politician (b. 1943).

• Luca Ronconi

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on February 21st

February 21, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
2. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
3. Hozier - Take Me To Church
4. Maroon 5 - Sugar
5. Taylor Swift - Blank Space

February 21, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 2015 was FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds
2. Usher Featuring Juicy J - I Don't Mind
3. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown - Only
4. Big Sean Featuring E-40 - I Don't F**k With You
5. Beyonce - 7/11

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

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February 21, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 2015 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:10 am and setting at 10:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 03, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 2015

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Someone born on February 21, 2015 is:

10 years 2 months old,

or 122 months and 23 days old,

or 533 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3735 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 2015?

There are 283 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, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 21, 2015.

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