Today, February 15, is the 46th day of the year on the Gregorian Calendar, with 318 days remaining (319 in leap year). The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Aquarius.
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The 2000s
- 2003: Coordinated Iraq War protest took place worldwide, over 8 million people protested in over 60 countries worldwide making it the largest protest of all time.
- 2002: Yucca Mountain in Nevada was approved by President George W. Bush as the site for long-term disposal of highly radioactive nuclear waste.
February 15 2005
The 1900s
- 1989: After nine years of war the Soviet Union announced that the remainder of it's troops had left Afghanistan.
- 1952: The funeral of George VI of England who died on February 6 is held at St George's Chapel on his Windsor Castle estate.
- 1942: World War II: Singapore is captured by Japan.
February 15 1965
The 1800s
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Holidays and Observances
- Flag Day (Canada)
- National Day (Serbia)
- Total Defense Day (Singapore)
- National Gumdrop Day (unofficial Holiday in the USA)
Famous Birthdays
- 1972: Jaromir Jagr - Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni
- 1954: Matt Groening - The Simpsons creator
- 1951: Jane Seymour - Wedding Crashers
- 1564: Galileo Galilei - Astronomer
