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{{*mp|February 21}} '''[[2011 Libyan protests|Protests]]''' in [[Libya]] spread to the capital [[Tripoli]], as hundreds of protesters are reported dead. |
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{{*mp|February 20}} In [[stock car racing]], [[Trevor Bayne]] '''[[2011 Daytona 500| |
{{*mp|February 20}} In [[stock car racing]], [[Trevor Bayne]] becomes the youngest person to '''[[2011 Daytona 500|win]]''' the [[Daytona 500]]. |
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{{*mp|February 20}} The Iranian film '''''[[Nader and Simin, A Separation]]''''', directed by [[Asghar Farhadi]] ''(pictured)'', wins the [[Golden Bear]] at the [[61st Berlin International Film Festival]]. |
{{*mp|February 20}} The Iranian film '''''[[Nader and Simin, A Separation]]''''', directed by [[Asghar Farhadi]] ''(pictured)'', wins the [[Golden Bear]] at the [[61st Berlin International Film Festival]]. |
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{{*mp|February 19}} Authorities '''[[2011 Bahraini protests|open fire on demonstrators]]''' in [[Bahrain]] amid [[2010–2011 Middle East and North Africa protests|continuing protests]] across the [[Middle East]] and [[North Africa]]. |
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Revision as of 20:36, 21 February 2011
- In stock car racing, Trevor Bayne becomes the youngest person to win the Daytona 500.
- The Iranian film Nader and Simin, A Separation, directed by Asghar Farhadi (pictured), wins the Golden Bear at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival.
- Authorities open fire on demonstrators in Bahrain amid continuing protests across the Middle East and North Africa.
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