What Happened on February 23, 2019

Historical Events

Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi scores the 50th hat-trick of his career as Barcelona beats Sevilla, 4-2 in the Spanish La Liga

Clashes on Venezuelan border kills two as its country's officials try to stop aid getting in

Nigerian presidential election: President Muhammadu Buhari wins re-election defeating Atiku Abubakar, amid violence and a delay, on turnout of 35.6%

Roy Hodgson overtakes Sir Bobby Robson as the oldest man to manage a Premier League football club when at 71 years, 198 days his Crystal Palace beats Leicester City, 4-1
Sri Lanka becomes first Asian cricket team to clinch a Test series in South Africa chasing down 197 in the 2nd Test in Port Elizabeth; Kusal Mendis 84no, Oshada Fernando 75no

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir declares a national emergency, dismisses the federal government and sacks all state governors

Dorothy Masuka, Zimbabwe-born South African jazz singer and activist, dies from complications of a stroke at 83
Katherine Helmond, American actress and director (Soap, Mona-Who's the Boss), dies at 89

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces