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February 2

In tennis, the Australian Open concludes with Stanislas Wawrinka winning the men's singles and Li Na winning the women's singles. added by Stephen, 03:17, 02 February 2014

Recent deaths: Arthur Rankin, Jr.]] – Pete Seeger added by ThaddeusB, 04:40, 02 February 2014 Recent deaths: Arthur Rankin, Jr. – Pete Seeger updated by ThaddeusB, 04:41, 02 February 2014 Recent deaths: Philip Seymour Hoffman – Arthur Rankin, Jr. – Pete Seeger updated by The Rambling Man, 19:41, 02 February 2014

Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman is found dead, aged 46. added by The Rambling Man, 21:41, 02 February 2014

Recent deaths: Arthur Rankin, Jr. – Pete Seeger updated by The Rambling Man, 21:41, 02 February 2014

Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman is found dead, aged 46. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:42, 02 February 2014
Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman is found dead, aged 46. added by The Rambling Man, 21:52, 02 February 2014

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Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman (pictured) is found dead, aged 46. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:54, 02 February 2014
Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman (pictured) dies at the age of 46. updated by Stephen, 22:25, 02 February 2014
In tennis, the Australian Open concludes with Stanislas Wawrinka winning the men's singles and Li Na winning the women's singles. updated by Stephen, 22:33, 02 February 2014
In tennis, the Australian Open concludes with Stanislas Wawrinka winning the men's singles and Li Na winning the women's singles. removed by The Rambling Man, 20:32, 04 February 2014

Recent deaths: Maximilian Schell –Arthur Rankin, Jr. – Pete Seeger updated by Stephen, 22:33, 02 February 2014

Scientists announce a new technique for creating stem cells. added by Stephen, 22:49, 02 February 2014
Scientists announce a new technique for creating stem cells. removed by ThaddeusB, 03:07, 10 February 2014

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Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman (pictured) dies at the age of 46. added by David Levy, 23:02, 02 February 2014

Recent deaths: Maximilian Schell – Arthur Rankin, Jr. – Pete Seeger updated by David Levy, 23:02, 02 February 2014

February 3

In American football, the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos to win Super Bowl XLVIII. added by Tone, 12:20, 03 February 2014
In American football, the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos to win Super Bowl XLVIII. removed by David Levy, 20:53, 14 February 2014
India's first monorail, the Mumbai Monorail, is inaugurated. added by Stephen, 23:36, 03 February 2014

February 4

India's first monorail since independence, the Mumbai Monorail, is inaugurated. updated by Voice of Clam, 18:25, 04 February 2014
India's first monorail since independence, the Mumbai Monorail, is inaugurated. removed by Stephen, 22:33, 12 February 2014
Two new poems written by seventh-century BC Greek poet Sappho are discovered. added by The Rambling Man, 20:32, 04 February 2014

February 6

Two previously unknown poems written by seventh-century BC Greek poet Sappho are discovered. added by Nyttend, 01:45, 06 February 2014
Two previously unknown poems written by seventh-century BC Greek poet Sappho are discovered. removed by Vejvančický, 07:09, 12 February 2014

February 7

Recent deaths: Ralph Kiner – Maximilian Schell – Arthur Rankin, Jr. updated by Stephen, 05:03, 07 February 2014 Recent deaths: Ralph Kiner – Maximilian Schell updated by Spencer, 21:05, 07 February 2014 Recent deaths: Ralph Kiner – Maximilian Schell – Arthur Rankin, Jr. updated by Spencer, 23:17, 07 February 2014

February 8

Olympic summary – More current events...

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Olympics summary – More current events...

{{active editnotice}} updated by David Levy, 02:09, 08 February 2014

The 2014 Winter Olympics open in Sochi, Russia. added by Bongwarrior, 04:23, 08 February 2014
The Winter Olympics open in Sochi, Russia. updated by Stephen, 04:38, 08 February 2014
The Winter Olympics open in Sochi, Russia. added by Bongwarrior, 04:58, 08 February 2014
The earliest human footprints outside of Africa are discovered in the United Kingdom. added by Vejvančický, 15:11, 08 February 2014

February 9

The earliest human footprints outside Africa are discovered in the United Kingdom. updated by Yngvadottir, 16:08, 09 February 2014

February 11

|image  = Opening of XXII Winter Olympic Games (2338-13).jpg added by Holly Cheng, 04:19, 11 February 2014
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The Winter Olympics open (pictured) in Sochi, Russia. updated by Holly Cheng, 04:19, 11 February 2014
Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman dies at the age of 46. updated by Holly Cheng, 04:19, 11 February 2014
Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman dies at the age of 46. removed by Stephen, 00:39, 14 February 2014

Recent deaths: Shirley Temple – Ralph Kiner – Maximilian Schell updated by Tone, 11:40, 11 February 2014 Recent deaths: Shirley Temple – Stuart Hall – Ralph Kiner updated by Tone, 12:54, 11 February 2014

The Winter Olympics open (ceremony pictured) in Sochi, Russia. updated by It Is Me Here, 15:04, 11 February 2014
The Winter Olympics open (ceremony pictured) in Sochi, Russia. removed by Jayron32, 02:56, 16 February 2014

February 12

A plane crash in Algeria leads to the deaths of 77 people. added by Vejvančický, 07:09, 12 February 2014

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At least 77 people are killed in a plane crash in Algeria. added by David Levy, 07:47, 12 February 2014
The earliest human footprints outside Africa are discovered in the United Kingdom. updated by David Levy, 07:47, 12 February 2014
In a national referendum, Swiss voters approve re-imposing quotas on immigration from European Union countries. added by Stephen, 22:33, 12 February 2014

February 13

At least 77 people are killed in a military plane crash in Algeria. updated by Stephen, 03:23, 13 February 2014
At least 76 people are killed when a military plane crashes in Algeria. added by David Levy, 03:36, 13 February 2014
In a national referendum, Swiss voters approve re-imposing quotas on immigration from European Union countries. added by David Levy, 03:36, 13 February 2014
The earliest human footprints outside Africa are discovered in the United Kingdom. updated by David Levy, 03:36, 13 February 2014
The earliest human footprints outside Africa are discovered in the United Kingdom. removed by Tone, 09:30, 17 February 2014
In a national referendum, Swiss voters approve re-imposing quotas on immigration from European Union countries. added by Yngvadottir, 05:05, 13 February 2014

Recent deaths: Sid Caesar – Shirley Temple – Stuart Hall updated by Vejvančický, 14:46, 13 February 2014

In a national referendum, Swiss voters approve re-imposing quotas on immigration from European Union countries. updated by Yngvadottir, 17:12, 13 February 2014
In a national referendum, Swiss voters approve re-imposing quotas on immigration from European Union countries. removed by Jayron32, 03:13, 20 February 2014

February 14

The genome of a 12,500-year-old Clovis culture infant is sequenced, clarifying the origin of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. added by Stephen, 00:39, 14 February 2014
The genome of a 12,500-year-old Clovis culture infant is sequenced, clarifying the origin of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. removed by Stephen, 22:03, 21 February 2014

February 16

Recent deaths: Tom Finney – Sid Caesar – Shirley Temple – Stuart Hall updated by Jayron32, 02:52, 16 February 2014

Lebanon Prime Minister Tammam Salam announces the formation of a new government. added by Jayron32, 02:56, 16 February 2014

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Prime Minister of Lebanon (flag pictured) Tammam Salam announces the formation of a new government. added by Jayron32, 02:58, 16 February 2014
Tammam Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon (flag pictured), announces the formation of a new government. added by Jayron32, 03:09, 16 February 2014

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Tammam Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon (flag pictured), announces the formation of a new government. updated by David Levy, 03:14, 16 February 2014

Recent deaths: Tom Finney – Sid Caesar – Stuart Hall updated by David Levy, 03:14, 16 February 2014

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Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam (pictured) announces the formation of a new government. added by David Levy, 06:28, 16 February 2014

February 17

In Donetsk, Renaud Lavillenie of France breaks Sergey Bubka's world record in pole vault with a mark at 6.16 m. added by Tone, 09:30, 17 February 2014
In Donetsk, Renaud Lavillenie of France breaks Sergey Bubka's world record in pole vault with a mark of 6.16 m. updated by Tone, 10:06, 17 February 2014
In Donetsk, Renaud Lavillenie of France breaks Sergey Bubka's world record in pole vault with a mark of 6.16 m. updated by The Rambling Man, 11:10, 17 February 2014
Renaud Lavillenie of France breaks Sergey Bubka's indoor world record in pole vaulting, with a mark of 6.16 metres (20.21 ft). added by Tariqabjotu, 19:47, 17 February 2014

February 18

Renaud Lavillenie of France breaks Sergey Bubka's indoor world record in pole vaulting, with a mark of 6.16 metres (20 ft 2.5 in). updated by WilyD, 10:23, 18 February 2014
Renaud Lavillenie of France breaks Sergey Bubka's indoor world record in pole vaulting, with a mark of 6.16 metres (20 ft 2+1⁄2 in). updated by Calmer Waters, 10:30, 18 February 2014
Renaud Lavillenie of France breaks Sergey Bubka's indoor world record in pole vaulting, with a mark of 6.16 metres. updated by Stephen, 22:29, 18 February 2014

February 19

At least 25 people are killed and hundreds are injured in clashes between riot police and demonstrators in Kiev, Ukraine. added by Tóraí, 15:29, 19 February 2014

February 20

An OHCHR panel released a report on massive human rights violations in North Korea. added by Jayron32, 03:13, 20 February 2014
An OHCHR panel releases a report on human rights violations in North Korea. updated by Stephen, 05:24, 20 February 2014
An OHCHR panel releases a report on human rights violations in North Korea. removed by Spencer, 21:03, 24 February 2014

Recent deaths: Tom Finney – Sid Caesar updated by David Levy, 07:09, 20 February 2014

At least 76 people are killed when a military plane crashes in Algeria. added by David Levy, 07:22, 20 February 2014
At least 76 people are killed when a military plane crashes in Algeria. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:01, 20 February 2014

Recent deaths: Tom Finney updated by ThaddeusB, 14:01, 20 February 2014 Recent deaths: Tom Finney – Balu Mahendra updated by ThaddeusB, 19:28, 20 February 2014

February 21

At least 75 people are killed and hundreds are injured in clashes between riot police and demonstrators in Kiev, Ukraine. added by It Is Me Here, 00:52, 21 February 2014
At least 75 people are killed and hundreds are injured in clashes between riot police and demonstrators in Kiev, Ukraine. removed by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
Ole Einar Bjørndalen becomes the most successful Winter Olympian in history after winning his 13th medal at the Winter Olympics. added by Stephen, 22:03, 21 February 2014

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At the Winter Olympics, Norway's Ole Einar Bjørndalen (pictured) becomes the most successful Winter Olympian in history after winning his 13th medal. added by David Levy, 23:02, 21 February 2014
Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam announces the formation of a new government. updated by David Levy, 23:02, 21 February 2014
Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam announces the formation of a new government. removed by ThaddeusB, 03:50, 24 February 2014

February 22

Norway's Ole Einar Bjørndalen (pictured) becomes the most successful Winter Olympian in history after winning his 13th medal. added by Tariqabjotu, 05:24, 22 February 2014

Recent deaths: Valeri Kubasov – Tom Finney – Balu Mahendra updated by The Rambling Man, 08:26, 22 February 2014

Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjørndalen (pictured) becomes the most successful Winter Olympian in history after winning his 13th medal. added by Tone, 12:39, 22 February 2014

|image  = Oleksandr Turchynov 2012 local.jpg added by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
|title  = Oleksandr Turchynov added by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
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Following demonstrations, the Ukrainian parliament restores the 2004 constitution and frees Yulia Tymoshenko, while Oleksandr Turchynov (pictured) becomes acting President. added by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjørndalen becomes the most successful Winter Olympian in history after winning his 13th medal. updated by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjørndalen becomes the most successful Winter Olympian in history after winning his 13th medal. removed by Spencer, 21:08, 24 February 2014

February 23

Renaud Lavillenie of France breaks Sergey Bubka's indoor world record in pole vaulting, with a mark of 6.16 metres. updated by Spencer, 06:18, 23 February 2014
Renaud Lavillenie of France breaks Sergey Bubka's indoor world record in pole vaulting, with a mark of 6.16 metres. removed by The Rambling Man, 20:33, 24 February 2014

Recent deaths: Valeri Kubasov updated by Spencer, 06:18, 23 February 2014

Following widespread demonstrations and civil unrest, the Ukrainian parliament restores the 2004 constitution and frees Yulia Tymoshenko, while Oleksandr Turchynov (pictured) becomes acting President. updated by The Anome, 14:12, 23 February 2014
Following widespread demonstrations and civil unrest, the Ukrainian parliament restores the 2004 constitution and frees Yulia Tymoshenko, while Oleksandr Turchynov (pictured) becomes acting President. updated by Magioladitis, 18:07, 23 February 2014

February 24

Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the suspected leader of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, is arrested. added by ThaddeusB, 03:50, 24 February 2014
Following widespread demonstrations and civil unrest, the Ukrainian parliament restores the 2004 constitution and frees Yulia Tymoshenko, while Oleksandr Turchynov (pictured) becomes acting President. updated by The Anome, 10:17, 24 February 2014
The Winter Olympics closes with Russia winning the most gold and most medals overall. added by The Rambling Man, 20:33, 24 February 2014

Recent deaths: Harold Ramis – Valeri Kubasov updated by The Rambling Man, 20:41, 24 February 2014

Matteo Renzi is sworn in as the Italian Prime Minister. added by Spencer, 21:03, 24 February 2014
Matteo Renzi is sworn in as the Italian Prime Minister. updated by Spencer, 21:03, 24 February 2014
Following widespread demonstrations and civil unrest, the Ukrainian parliament restores the 2004 constitution and frees Yulia Tymoshenko, while Oleksandr Turchynov (pictured) becomes acting President. updated by The Anome, 21:33, 24 February 2014

February 25

Recent deaths: Harold Ramis updated by Spencer, 01:51, 25 February 2014

The Winter Olympics close with host nation Russia winning the most gold medals and most medals overall. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:54, 25 February 2014
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, leader of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, is arrested. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:02, 25 February 2014

Recent deaths: Harold Ramis – {{nowrap|[[Alice Herz-Sommer]}} updated by ThaddeusB, 14:51, 25 February 2014 Recent deaths: Harold Ramis – Alice Herz-Sommer updated by ThaddeusB, 14:52, 25 February 2014

The Winter Olympics close with host nation Russia winning the most gold medals and most medals overall. updated by The Anome, 20:34, 25 February 2014
The Winter Olympics close with host nation Russia winning the most gold medals and most medals overall. updated by Tone, 21:03, 25 February 2014

February 26

More current events...

{{active editnotice}} updated by Tone, 09:59, 26 February 2014

Recent deaths: Paco de Lucía – Harold Ramis – Alice Herz-Sommer updated by Jayron32, 17:43, 26 February 2014