Wednesday February 22, 2012: on this day

February 22, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 53rd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 2012 can also be written as 2/22/2012 in the US and as 22/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 2012 in February 2012 calendar

Here's what happened on February 22, 2012:

• Afghanistan quran protests:
• Many afghans protest violently against the burning of qurans at bagram airbase, north of kabul.
• 2011-2012 syrian uprising
• Two western journalists were killed in homs by the terrorists marie colvin, an american journalist working for the "sunday times" and remi ochlik, a french photographer.
• Activists claim that at least 92 people were killed in syria following increased security forces shelling in the rebel-held baba amr region in the city homs.
• Kano, a northern nigerian city, has been the scene of explosions.
• Somalian civil war
• Operation linda nchi: somali and ethiopian forces capture the militant al-shabaab base in baidoa.
• The united nations security council votes in favor of increasing the african union peacekeeping force size to 18,000.
• Christchurch, new zealand's largest city, is commemorating the first anniversary of the earthquake which killed 185 people last january.
• A train accident in buenos aires in argentina kills at most 50 people and injures many others.
• Seven marines are killed in a helicopter accident near the border of arizona and california.
• According to azerbaijan's national security ministry, a terrorist plot against jewish targets was discovered by a group that is not affiliated with iran's revolutionary guard or lebanon's hezbollah.
• According to the international atomic energy agency, iran denied inspectors access at parchin military site where it suspects that there may be suspicious nuclear activities.
• Two indonesian prisoners were injured when a riot broke out at kerobokan prison in bali.
• Charlottesville, virginia, usa - george huguely, a former university of virginia lacrosse player, is found guilty of second degree murder in the death of yeardley love, a former uva women’s lacrosse player. the jury recommends that huguely be sentenced to 26 years in prison, with formal sentencing set for april.
• After a dispute over how to handle an issue involving an aide, yoaz hendel, top spokesman of prime minister benjamin netanyahu, has resigned.
• After alleged attacks on credibilityampquot by julia gillard supporters, kevin rudd has resigned as foreign minister of australia.
• Protests for afghanistan quran: hundreds of afghans protest against the alleged burning at the bagram airbase north kabul of qurans. the protests have led to the lockdown of kabul's united states embassy.
• Protests force the united states embassy to kabul into lockdown.
• 2011-2012 syrian uprising. two western journalists were killed in homs. they are marie colvin, an american journalist working for sunday times, and remi ochlik, a french photographer. (reuters) activists claim that at least 92 people were killed in syria following increased security forces shelling in the rebel-held baba amr region in the city.
• Somalian civil war: operation linda nchi: somalian forces capture the al-shabaab militant bastion of baidoa. (bbc). the united nations security council approves an increase in the african union peacekeeping force size to 18,000.

February 22, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 22, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.84
• Apple AAPL: opens at $513.08
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.45
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.43
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.03

Exchange Rates on February 22, 2012:

• 1 USD = 80.26 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9996 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9099 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.296 CNY
• 1 EUR = 106.39 JPY

February 22, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Siena - Catania : 0 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Caen - Auxerre : 2 - 1
• Sochaux - Lille : 0 - 1
• St Etienne - Lorient : 4 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Hull - Brighton : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• York - Gateshead : 1 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd 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 22, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 22, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:37 am and setting at 07:44 pm.

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 22, 2012

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Whose famous birthday is on February 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 22nd:

• Drew Barrymore

  American actress, noted family.

• Steve Irwin

  He is an australian environmentalist and television personality.

• Kyle MacLachlan

  American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet.

• Thomas Jane

  American producer and director of actor.

• Giulietta Masina

  Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

• Julie Walters

  British actress who received critical acclaim for her performance as "educating rita", winning a tony award for stage performance.

• Bruce Forsyth

  London, england -- comedian/tv host (generation game).

• Jonathan Demme

  American screenwriter and producer of director films.

• Sheila Hancock

  English actress and author.

• Ellen Greene

  American actress and singer.

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You are 12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 3 days old,

or 635 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4446 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 2012?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 22, 2012.

Famous people died on February 22, 2012:

• Marie Colvin

  American war reporter who worked from 1985 to her death for the sunday times in britain.

• Frank Carson

  Northern irish comedian and actor (d. 2012).

• Rémi Ochlik

  French photographer and photojournalist.

• Sukhbir

  Indian author and poet (b. 1925).

• Dick Anthony Williams
• Enzo Sellerio
• Giovanni Consiglio
• Ljudmila Kasatkina
• Mike Melvoin

What famous deaths happened on February 22nd?

Famous deaths on February 22nd:

• Simone Simon

  Famed french actress, best known for marc allegret’s "lac aux dames.

• Ed Flanders

  Actor (dr westphall st elsewhere), commits suicide when he is 60.

• Morgan Woodward

  American actor (b. 1925).

• Edith Barrett

  Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64.

• Efrem Zimbalist

  Russian-american violinist composer, conductor.

• Joan Woodbury

  Actress (super sleuth, northwest trail).

• Beyla Warhol

  Beyla Warhol was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop...

• Andy Warhol

  A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic silkscreen paintings of celebrities and consumer products.

• Javel Warhol

  American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement.

• Charles Lyell

  Charles Lyell was a Scottish geologist who is best known as the author of the famous book 'Principles of Geology', which presented the...

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Holidays on February 22, 2012:

• Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
• United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
• Ash Wednesday in 2023.
• The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
• The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
• Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22, 2012:

• Saint Lucia - independence (1979).

February 22, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 2012 was Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 22, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 22, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
2. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
3. Fun. - We Are Young
4. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
5. Flo Rida - Good Feeling

February 22, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 2012 was The Motto by Drake Featuring Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 22, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 22, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

February 22, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 22, 2012 was Lovumba (Prestige) by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 22, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 22, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Daddy Yankee - Lovumba (Prestige)
2. 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto y America Sierra - Intentalo
3. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Llamada de Mi Ex
4. Mana Featuring Prince Royce - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
5. Don Omar Featuring Natti Natasha - Dutty Love