What happened on Thursday February 26, 2004?

Here's what happened on February 26, 2004:

• Israel seizes Palestinian bank funds in West Bank On February 26, 2004, Israeli forces seized funds from Palestinian banks operating in the West Bank. This action was part of Israel's broader strategy to pressure the Palestinian Authority by targeting financial resources. The move was met with criticism from Palestinian officials and international observers, who viewed it as an escalation in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. source: jpost.com
• Putin inaugurates Amur Highway in Russian Far East On February 26, 2004, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially opened the Amur Highway in the Russian Far East. This massive infrastructure project aimed to improve transportation and economic development in the region. The highway was expected to enhance connectivity between remote areas and major cities, facilitating trade and mobility. source: rferl.org
• Microsoft Japan investigated for antitrust violations On February 26, 2004, Japanese authorities announced an investigation into Microsoft Japan for potential antitrust violations. The probe focused on whether Microsoft's business practices were hindering competition in the Japanese software market. This investigation was part of a broader global scrutiny of Microsoft's market dominance and business practices. source: japantimes.co.jp
• Obituary: Adolf Ehrnrooth, Finnish General Adolf Ehrnrooth, a notable Finnish military general who was born in 1905, passed away, marking the end of an era for Finnish military leadership.

Events in 2004

February 26, 2004: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 26, 2004: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 26, 2004:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.62
• Apple AAPL: opens at $22.84
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.72
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.27

Exchange Rates on February 26, 2004:

• 1 USD = 109.55 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3416 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2668 CHF
• 1 EUR = 136.38 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6683 GBP

February 26, 2004 was a Thursday and it was the 57th day of the year 2004 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 2004 can also be written as 2/26/2004 in the US and as 26/2/2004 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 2004 in February 2004 calendar

Famous people died on February 26, 2004:

• Shankarrao Chavan

  Indian lawyer and politician who served as a finance minister, playing a significant role in India's political landscape during the late...

• Boris Trajkovski

  Macedonian politician who served as the second President of the Republic of Macedonia, tragically dying in a plane crash in 2004.

• Adolf Ehrnrooth

  Finnish general (b. 1905).

• Ralph E. Winters

Famous people who died in 2004

Famous people who died on February 26th

February 26, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 2004 was Yeah! by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.

1. Usher - Yeah!
2. Twista - Slow Jamz
3. OutKast - The Way You Move
4. Beyonce - Me, Myself & I
5. OutKast - Hey Ya!

February 26, 2004: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 2004 was Take Me To The Clouds Above by LMC vs U2, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.

1. LMC vs U2 - Take Me To The Clouds Above
2. Kelis - Milkshake
3. Outkast - Hey Ya!
4. Sam & Mark - With A Little Help From My Friends / Measure Of A Man
5. Michelle - All This Time

February 26, 2004: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 2004 was Slow Jamz by Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.

1. Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx - Slow Jamz
2. Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris - Yeah!
3. Ruben Studdard - Sorry 2004
4. Beyonce - Me, Myself And I
5. Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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February 26, 2004: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 2004 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 2004 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 2004 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 26, 2004 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 09:38 am and setting at 12:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 06, 2004 while the next full moon would come on Mar 06, 2004.

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Someone born on February 26, 2004 is:

22 years 2 months old,

or 266 months and 28 days old,

or 1160 weeks and 3 days old,

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