Historical Events
- 13 Chadian soldiers and 65 Muslim insurgents are killed in conflict in Northern Mali
- 29 people are killed and 150 are injured by 3 Syrian army missiles in Aleppo
- The European Commission forecast for 2013 expects growth of 0.1% across the 27 members of the EU but a contraction of 0.3% in the Eurozone economy
- The UK's AAA credit rating is downgraded by Moody's Investors Service to AA+; the agency expects growth to "remain sluggish over the next few years"
Famous Deaths
- Atje Keulen-Deelstra, Dutch speed skater (Women's World Champion, 1970, 1972-74; European Champion, 1972-74), dies of a stroke at 74
- Wolfgang Sawallisch, German conductor (Vienna Symphony, 1960-70; Philadelphia Orchestra, 1993-2003), and pianist, dies aged 89
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About February 22, 2013
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
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#1 Song: Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz
#1 Song: I Could Be The One - Avicii Vs Nicky Romero
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