Friday February 24, 2017: on this day

February 24, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 55th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 2017 can also be written as 2/24/2017 in the US and as 24/2/2017 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 2017 in February 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on February 24, 2017:

• After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),
• After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil.
• At least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),
• Foreign intervention in the syrian civil war. the iraqi air force strikes isil targets in syria for the first-time in response to recent bombings at baghdad.
• In response to recent bombings in baghdad, the iraqi air force struck isil targets in syria for the first-ever time.
• Yemeni civil war (2015-2018): at least 8 yemeni soldiers were killed in a suicide attack at a zinjibar military camp.
• A suicide bombing at zinjibar's military camp claimed the lives of eight yemeni soldiers.
• Retail chain jc penney plans to close 130-140 stores and 2 distribution centers amid sagging sales.
• Guatemalan troops blockade a ship belonging to the dutch ngo women on waves, which supplies material for abortions.
• Omar shakir, a researcher at human rights watch and a citizen of the united states, is denied entry by israel because the organization promotes so-called palestinian propaganda. sari bashi, hrw's director of research, stated that "this israeli government has been restricting the space for democracy activity" by closing down the country to critics. later, the israel government granted mr. shakir a tourist visa and considered hrw's appeal for a work visa.
• 2017 mexico-united states diplomatic crises: mexico declares that it will not accept deportees from third countries.
• Mexico declares that it will not accept deportees from third countries.
• According to a report, the german bnd is accused of spying on afghan journalists.
• Kim jong-nam's death: malaysian police claim kim jong-nam was the half-brother of north korean leader kim jong-un. vx nerve agent is a toxin that is almost exclusively used for chemical warfare.
• Donald trump's presidency: trump's administration signaled that it would crack down on u.s. states that have legalized cannabis use. (los angeles times). the justice department intends to increase the use of private prisons.
• Trump's administration signaled that it will crack down on u.s. states that have legalized cannabis use.
• The justice department intends to increase the use of private prisons.
• Protesters demonstrate against immigration in south africa
• Leni robredo, vice president of the philippine liberal party, defends leila de lima, her liberal party-mate who was detained for drug trafficking. robredo calls de lima's arrest political harassment.

February 24, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 24, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $135.91
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.53
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.84
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $180.21

Exchange Rates on February 24, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9472 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.134 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8024 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3023 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.309 CAD

February 24, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Waregem : 5 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Wolfsburg - Werder Bremen : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Sandhausen - Braunschweig : 0 - 1
• Union Berlin - Munich 1860 : 2 - 0
• Wurzburger Kickers - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Las Palmas - Sociedad : 0 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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 24, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 2017 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 24, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:18 am and setting at 04:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 2017

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Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

• George Harrison

  British composer, producer and musician.

• Kristin Davis

  Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

• Edward James Olmos

  Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

• Helen Shaver

  Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

• Emmanuelle Riva

  French actress on stage, film, and television.

• Alessandro Gassman

  Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

• Abe Vigoda

  American actor.

• James Farentino

  American actor (d. 2012).

• Steven Hill

  Seattle, washington -- actor.

• Mark Moses

  American actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 24th

You are 7 years 2 months old,

or 86 months and 1 day old,

or 373 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2617 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 2017?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 24, 2017.

Famous people died on February 24, 2017:

• Miriam Tlali

  South African novelist and playwright known for her works addressing apartheid and social issues.

• Maurizio Tosi
• Li Zhenzhong
• Vito Ortelli
• Ren Hang

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

• Don Knotts

  Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

• Dinah Shore

  American entertainer.

• Dennis Weaver

  American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

• Johnnie Ray

  American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

• Bruce Bennett

  American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

• George Gobel

  Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

• Ronald Pickup

  English actor (b. 1940).

• Conrad Nagel

  Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

• Bobby Moore

  Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

• Jean Rogers

  Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 24th

Holidays on February 24, 2017:

• Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
• Flag Day in MTxico.
• St. Sergius
• Dragobete in Romania.
• St. Matthias
• St. Modest
• St. Edelbert
• Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
• Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.

February 24, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 2017 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. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
3. Zayn / Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
4. Lady Gaga - Million Reasons
5. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things

February 24, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 2017 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. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
3. Big Sean - Bounce Back
4. Drake - Fake Love
5. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy

February 24, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 24, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 24, 2017 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. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Shakira Featuring Maluma - Chantaje
3. Nicky Jam - El Amante
4. Christian Nodal - Adios Amor
5. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer