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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
• |image = Philip Seymour Hoffman 2011.jpg added by The Rambling Man, 21:54, 02 February 2014
• |image = Philip Seymour Hoffman 2011.jpg removed by Holly Cheng, 04:19, 11 February 2014
• |title =Philip Seymour Hoffman added by The Rambling Man, 21:54, 02 February 2014
• |alt =Philip Seymour Hoffman added by The Rambling Man, 21:54, 02 February 2014
• 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
• |title = Philip Seymour Hoffman added by David Levy, 23:02, 02 February 2014
• |title = Philip Seymour Hoffman removed by Holly Cheng, 04:19, 11 February 2014
• |alt = Philip Seymour Hoffman added by David Levy, 23:02, 02 February 2014
• |alt = Philip Seymour Hoffman removed by Holly Cheng, 04:19, 11 February 2014
• 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... {{active editnotice}} added by Zzyzx11, 02:04, 08 February 2014
• 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
• |title = Opening of XXII Winter Olympic Games added by Holly Cheng, 04:19, 11 February 2014
• |alt = Opening of XXII Winter Olympic Games added by Holly Cheng, 04:19, 11 February 2014
• 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
• |image = Olympic flag, 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 07:47, 12 February 2014
• |image = Olympic flag, 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony cropped.jpg removed by Jayron32, 02:58, 16 February 2014
• |title = Opening ceremony of the XXII Olympic Winter Games added by David Levy, 07:47, 12 February 2014
• |link = Olympic flag, 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.jpg added by David Levy, 07:47, 12 February 2014
• |link = Olympic flag, 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.jpg removed by Jayron32, 02:58, 16 February 2014
• |link = removed by David Levy, 07:47, 12 February 2014
• |alt = Opening ceremony of the XXII Olympic Winter Games added by David Levy, 07:47, 12 February 2014
• |alt = Opening ceremony of the XXII Olympic Winter Games removed by David Levy, 03:14, 16 February 2014
• 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
• |image = Flag of Lebanon.svg added by Jayron32, 02:58, 16 February 2014
• |image = Flag of Lebanon.svg removed by David Levy, 06:28, 16 February 2014
• |title = Flag of Lebanon added by Jayron32, 02:58, 16 February 2014
• |title = Flag of Lebanon removed by David Levy, 06:28, 16 February 2014
• |link = Flag of Lebanon.svg added by Jayron32, 02:58, 16 February 2014
• |border = yes added by Jayron32, 02:58, 16 February 2014
• 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
• |link = updated by David Levy, 03:14, 16 February 2014
• |alt = Flag of Lebanon added by David Levy, 03:14, 16 February 2014
• |alt = Flag of Lebanon removed by David Levy, 06:28, 16 February 2014
• 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
• |image = Tammam Salam cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 06:28, 16 February 2014
• |image = Tammam Salam cropped.jpg removed by David Levy, 23:02, 21 February 2014
• |title = Tammam Salam added by David Levy, 06:28, 16 February 2014
• |title = Tammam Salam removed by David Levy, 23:02, 21 February 2014
• |link = Tammam Salam.jpg added by David Levy, 06:28, 16 February 2014
• |link = Tammam Salam.jpg removed by David Levy, 23:02, 21 February 2014
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• |alt = Tammam Salam added by David Levy, 06:28, 16 February 2014
• |alt = Tammam Salam removed by David Levy, 23:02, 21 February 2014
• 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
• |image = Bjoerndalen cutout.JPG added by David Levy, 23:02, 21 February 2014
• |image = Bjoerndalen cutout.JPG removed by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
• |title = Ole Einar Bjørndalen added by David Levy, 23:02, 21 February 2014
• |title = Ole Einar Bjørndalen removed by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
• |link = Ole Einar Bjørndalen1.jpg added by David Levy, 23:02, 21 February 2014
• |link = Ole Einar Bjørndalen1.jpg removed by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
• |border = yes updated by David Levy, 23:02, 21 February 2014
• |alt = Ole Einar Bjørndalen added by David Levy, 23:02, 21 February 2014
• |alt = Ole Einar Bjørndalen removed by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
• 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
• |link = Oleksandr Turchynov 2012.jpg added by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
• |border = no updated by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
• |alt = Oleksandr Turchynov added by Jayron32, 21:06, 22 February 2014
• 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