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What Happened on February 21, 2022

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Historical Events

  • 60 people die in an explosion at an unregulated gold mine near Gaoua, Burkina Faso [1]
  • Australia's international border reopens to vaccinated tourists after 704 days, nearly two years [1]
  • Colombia's Constitutional Court, its highest court, decriminalizes abortion [1]

Event of Interest

Russian leader Vladimir Putin recognises Russia-backed separatists in two Ukrainian regions, ordering in troops for "peacekeeping functions" [1]

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Events in 2022

Famous Deaths

  • Eduardo González Pálmer, Mexican soccer forward (4 caps; Club América), dies at 87
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights

About February 21, 2022

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: Family Day (Canada), Washington's Birthday (United States)

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: We Don't Talk About Bruno - Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast

Famous Dictators

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