What happened on Friday February 17, 2012?

Here's what happened on February 17, 2012:

• Syrian uprising escalates On February 17, 2012, the Syrian uprising intensified as government forces continued their assaults on opposition strongholds, particularly in Homs and Hama. The violence led to a significant increase in civilian casualties and further international condemnation of the Syrian government's actions. source: aljazeera.com
• Arab Spring continues On February 17, 2012, the Arab Spring movements continued to spread across the Middle East and North Africa. Protests and uprisings were reported in countries such as Yemen, Bahrain, and Libya, as citizens demanded political reforms and greater freedoms. source: aljazeera.com
• Libya marks first anniversary of uprising On February 17, 2012, Libyans celebrated the first anniversary of their uprising against Muammar Gaddafi. Spontaneous celebrations erupted in cities like Tripoli, Benghazi, and Misrata, with residents setting off firecrackers and chanting slogans. Interim leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil pledged to act firmly against further instability. source: aljazeera.com
• ESPN racial controversy ESPN faced backlash after publishing a headline "Chink in the Armor" about NBA player Jeremy Lin, which was deemed racially insensitive. The headline was removed, and ESPN apologized for the incident. source: en.wikipedia.org
• German President Resigns German President Christian Wulff steps down amid a corruption scandal, marking a significant political event in Germany's governmental leadership.
• North Caucasus Conflict Intensifies Escalating tensions between Russian forces and Muslim insurgents in Chechnya and Dagestan result in dozens of casualties, highlighting ongoing regional instability.
• US Senate Condemns Syrian Crackdown The United States Senate passes a resolution denouncing the Syrian government's violent suppression of anti-Assad protests, signaling international diplomatic pressure.
• Archaeological Museum of Olympia Robbery Thieves broke into the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, stealing between 60-70 ancient artifacts related to the Olympic Games, causing significant cultural heritage loss.
• France and UK Nuclear Cooperation France and the United Kingdom sign an agreement to enhance collaboration in nuclear energy, demonstrating strategic international partnership.

Events in 2012

February 17, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 17, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 17, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.07
• Apple AAPL: opens at $503.11
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.20
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.18
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.71

Exchange Rates on February 17, 2012:

• 1 USD = 79.57 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9966 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9193 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2988 CNY
• 1 EUR = 104.56 JPY

February 17, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Fiorentina - Napoli : 0 - 3
• Inter - Bologna : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hoffenheim - Mainz : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - St Pauli : 0 - 1
• Karlsruhe - Cottbus : 2 - 0
• Paderborn - Dresden : 2 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Numancia - Cordoba : 5 - 0

February 17, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 48th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 2012 can also be written as 2/17/2012 in the US and as 17/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 2012 in February 2012 calendar

Famous people died on February 17, 2012:

• Robert Carr

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• Ulric Neisser

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February 17, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 2012 was Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
2. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
3. Flo Rida - Good Feeling
4. Rihanna - We Found Love
5. David Guetta - Turn Me On

February 17, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 2012 was Make Me Proud by Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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February 17, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 2012 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 17, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:37 am and setting at 02:27 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 17, 2012

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Someone born on February 17, 2012 is:

14 years 1 month old,

or 169 months and 19 days old,

or 737 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5161 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 2012?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 17th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 17, 2012.

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