What happened on Tuesday February 28, 2006?

Here's what happened on February 28, 2006:

• Al Askari Mosque Bombing in Baghdad A devastating bombing at the Al Askari Mosque in Baghdad, Iraq, resulted in widespread violence. Sixty-eight people were initially reported killed, with the death toll later escalating to over 1,300. The incident heightened fears of potential civil war in Iraq, marking a critical moment in the country's post-invasion instability.
• First European Domestic Cat Infected with H5N1 A significant public health milestone occurred when the first domesticated cat infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus was discovered in Europe. The infected cat was found on Rügen, an island in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, raising concerns about potential cross-species transmission of the virus.
• Death of Owen Chamberlain, Renowned Physicist Owen Chamberlain, an eminent American physicist and Nobel Prize recipient, passed away. Known for his groundbreaking scientific contributions, Chamberlain was a significant figure in 20th-century physics research.
• UN Peacekeepers Engage Militia in Tchei, Congo Congolese government forces and United Nations peacekeepers (MONUC mission) initiated a military operation to retake the town of Tchei in the Ituri district. The operation was part of a broader strategy to combat militia fighters and implement an aggressive disarmament policy in the region.
• Ken Livingstone Wins Legal Reprieve The High Court of England and Wales granted London Mayor Ken Livingstone an order delaying a four-week suspension previously ordered by an administrative tribunal, providing a temporary legal victory for the controversial political figure.
• Ron Cyrus, Father of Billy Ray Cyrus, Dies Ron Cyrus, an American politician and father of famous country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, passed away. He was a notable political figure in his own right and played a significant role in his son's early life.

Events in 2006

February 28, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 2006

February 28, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 28, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $71.60
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.94
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.10

Exchange Rates on February 28, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.74 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1368 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3117 CHF
• 1 USD = 8.0379 CNY
• 1 EUR = 137.96 JPY

February 28, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Gravesend - Crawley Town : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Queen of Sth - Dundee : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alloa - Partick : 2 - 1
• Stirling - Gretna : 0 - 5

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Stenhousemuir - Albion Rvs : 1 - 0

February 28, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 59th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2006 can also be written as 2/28/2006 in the US and as 28/2/2006 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 2006 in February 2006 calendar

Famous people died on February 28, 2006:

• Owen Chamberlain

  Nobel Prize-winning physicist who discovered the antiproton and played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project.

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on February 28th

February 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Beyonce - Check On It
2. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
3. Nelly - Grillz
4. Sean Paul - Temperature
5. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You

February 28, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 2006 was It's Chico Time by Chico, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Chico - It's Chico Time
2. Orson - No Tomorrow
3. Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On
4. Madonna - Sorry
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Will I Am - Beep

February 28, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

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 28th 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 28, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 28, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:00 am and setting at 08:06 pm.

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 28, 2006

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Someone born on February 28, 2006 is:

19 years 2 months old,

or 230 months and 13 days old,

or 1001 weeks and 5 days old,

or 7012 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 2006?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 28, 2006.

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