Thursday February 16, 2006: on this day

February 16, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2006 can also be written as 2/16/2006 in the US and as 16/2/2006 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 2006 in February 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on February 16, 2006:

• The united states army has decommissioned the last mobile army surgical hospital, (mash).
• Oxfam has reported that hundreds of thousands are suffering from severe water shortages in somalia and kenya.
• After the rains destroyed their shelters, thousands of refugees have become homeless in the western sahara.
• Bolkestein directive: 391 mep voted against the new directive (among others the party of the european left and the european green party) despite the fact that current legislation favors the controversial "country-of-origin principle", it was not repealed as it had been at the root of the controversy surrounding the polish plumber.
• Hamas elects ismail haniya as the prime minister of palestinian national authority, following their victory in the palestinian legislative elections.
• Telephone recordings reveal that governors plot against lydia cacho, a journalist who exposed a network of pedophiles. these recordings contain conversations between kamel nacif borge, a businessman, and pablo salazar mendiguchia mendiguchia (chiapas), in which they plan for lydia to be imprisoned and bribe prison guards so that she is raped upon her arrival.
• A united nations report condemned camp delta's continued existence and the multiple violations of human rights by the us. (bbc). according to the un, prisoners in these countries should be charged immediately and released. the us attacked the un report, as did many other countries the un human rights watchdog heavily criticised (bbc). you can access the un report online in a 54-page pdf
• Abu ghraib prison abuses: after new photos of abuse were revealed, civil liberties groups in the united states have demanded an inquiry into abu ghraib's treatment of iraqi prisoners. (bbc).the u.s. condemns a new abu ghraib leak
• After new photos of abuse have been shown, civil liberties groups in the usa called for an investigation into abu ghraib's treatment of iraqi detainees.
• U.s. condemns abu ghraib leak
• Officials in haiti reached an agreement after allegations of fraud to name rene preval as the winner of the country's elections.
• Tokelau referendum for self-determination, 2006: tokelau votes to remain a new zealand territory following a referendum on self governance. the referendum was successful despite the fact that 60% of voters voted for self-governance. however, a two-thirds majority was needed to pass it.
• The last mobile army surgical hospital (mash) is decommissioned by the united states army.

February 16, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 16, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $69.99
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.84
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.44
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.68

Exchange Rates on February 16, 2006:

• 1 USD = 117.59 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.157 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3097 CHF
• 1 EUR = 139.99 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6842 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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February 16, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 2006 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 2006 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 16, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 08:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 2006

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Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

• The Weeknd

  The weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.

• Elizabeth Olsen

  Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

• John McEnroe

  German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...

• Margaux Hemingway

  American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

• Christopher Eccleston

  Christopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

• Sonny Bono

  American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

• Géraldine Nakache

  French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

• William Katt

  American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

• Mahershala Ali

  American actor.

• James Ingram

  American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 16th

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 2006?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 16, 2006.

Famous people died on February 16, 2006:

• Ernie Stautner

  A four-year boston college regular, this german-american football player was a four year regular.

• Johnny Grunge

  American professional wrestler (born 1966).

• Adolfo Mazzini
• Jan Janbroers
• Gennadij Cygankov
• Erna Flegel
• Giovanni Battista Scaglia
• Tomás Pascual

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

• Bruno Ganz

  Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

• Lila Kedrova

  Russian-born actress (born 1918).

• Marceline Day

  American actress who appeared in silent films.

• Vera Kholodnaya

  Russian film star (born 1893).

• Smiley Burnette

  Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

• Elyse Knox

  Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

• Len Lesser

  American actor (born in 1922).

• Markes Shaw

  Famous playwright and novelist.

• Yun Dong-ju

  Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

• Chien-Shiung Wu

  Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

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Holidays on February 16, 2006:

• Remembrance of Lambertus
• Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
• Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)

Saints celebrated on February 16, 2006:

• Saint Juliana
• Saint Lucilla
• Saint Jeremias
• Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias

February 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Beyonce - Check On It
2. James Blunt - You're Beautiful
3. Nelly - Grillz
4. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
5. T-Pain - I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)

February 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 2006 was Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm - Nasty Girl
2. Meck featuring Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart Again
3. The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys
4. Beyonce featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
5. Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana - Run It!

February 16, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
2. Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
3. Ne-Yo - So Sick
4. Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
5. Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz

February 16, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 16, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 16, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Daddy Yankee - Rompe
2. Intocable - Contra Viento Y Marea
3. Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
4. Angel & Khriz - Ven Bailalo
5. Wisin & Yandel - Rakata