Saturday February 16, 2008: on this day

February 16, 2008 was the 47th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 16, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 16, 2008, who was born and died on February 16, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. Taken, directed by Pierre Morel), TV series (e.g. Monster House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 16th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 16, 2008?


February 16, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 47th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2008 can also be written as 2/16/2008 in the US and as 16/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

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February 16, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 2008:

  • According to reports, 37 people were killed in a suicide bombing at a pakistani tribal area after attending a meeting with the pakistan peoples party.
  • Toshiba will stop producing hd dvds, ending the blu-ray disc format war.
  • The endangered brown pelican has been removed from the endangered species list.
  • Unknown causes cause the death of a student competing in the harvard national speech and debate tournament.
  • The president of the united states george w. bush arrives at benin for the first leg in a five-nation african tour.
  • Eight people are killed and four others injured in an accident involving street racing in accokeek in maryland.
  • 2008 united states presidential election: the majority of michigan's republican delegate say they will vote for john mccain after mitt romney, the michigan primary winner, was withdrawn from the race. a majority of louisiana delegate have also pledged their support to mccain.

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February 16, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Inter - Livorno : 2 - 0
  • Juventus - Roma : 1 - 0
  • Parma - Milan : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Charleroi : 0 - 0
  • Germinal - Waregem : 0 - 0
  • Mechelen - Lokeren : 1 - 1
  • Roeselare - FC Brussels : 2 - 0
  • St Truiden - Dender : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - Dortmund : 0 - 2
  • Duisburg - Stuttgart : 2 - 3
  • Hansa Rostock - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 0
  • Hertha - Bielefeld : 1 - 0
  • Karlsruhe - Leverkusen : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - Real Madrid : 2 - 1
  • Espanol - Sevilla : 2 - 4
  • Zaragoza - Barcelona : 1 - 2
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February 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 16, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 16th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 2008 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, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 12:29 pm and setting at 04:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.

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Who was born on February 16, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

  • The Weeknd
    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

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

  • John McEnroe
    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
    Margaux Hemingway

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

  • Christopher Eccleston
    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
    Sonny Bono

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

  • Géraldine Nakache
    Géraldine Nakache

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

  • William Katt
    William Katt

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

  • Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali

    American actor.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

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

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February 16, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 3 days old,

or 843 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5907 days old,

if you were born on February 16, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 2008?

There are 303 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, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 16, 2008.

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February 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 16, 2008:

  • Boris Alekseevič Chmelnickij
  • Oreste Grossi
  • Vittorio Lucarelli
  • James Orange
  • Fabio Presca

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

  • Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz

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

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Marceline Day
    Marceline Day

    American actress who appeared in silent films.

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893).

  • Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette

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

  • Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox

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

  • Len Lesser
    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.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 16th

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February 16, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 16, 2008:

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

Saints celebrated on February 16, 2008:

  • Saint Juliana
  • Saint Lucilla
  • Saint Jeremias
  • Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
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February 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 16, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - With You
  3. - Don't Stop The Music
  4. - Apologize
  5. - No One youtube

February 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 16, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Now You're Gone
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Chasing Pavements
  4. - Don't Stop The Music
  5. - Work

February 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 16, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - I Remember
  3. - Just Fine
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Independent

February 16, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 16, 2008 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 16, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 16, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Te Llore
  3. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  4. - Te Quiero
  5. - Estos Celos

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February 16, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 16, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Taken

Taken

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Pierre Morel

Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser

Country: United States of America

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough

Country: United States of America

February 16, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 16, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reid

Kleiner Dodo

Kleiner Dodo

Release year: 2007

Fight Quest

Fight Quest

Release year: 2007

February 16, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 16, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Blasphemy by Douglas Preston

Blasphemy

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Blasphemy by Douglas Preston is the world's largest supercollider. It's located in an Arizona mountain and was created to reveal the secrets of the Big Bang.

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns

By:

A Thousand Splendid suns, a story about love, family, friendship and faith that is driven by the same amazing instinct for storytelling that made The Kite Runner a classic, is a fascinating chronicle of 30 years of Afghan history. After

Sword Song by Bernard Cornwell

Sword Song

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885 is the year, and England is at peace. It is divided between the Danish kingdom in the north and the Saxon Kingdom of Wessex to the south.

Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker

Quiet Strength

By:

2008 winner of the Retailer's Choice Award! Tony Dungy's words, example, and winning in Super Bowl XLI were a huge hit, especially with millions of people. This was his first win as a coach for African Americans.

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

The Pillars of the Earth

By:

View our Ken Follett feature page. Starz has more information about The Pillars of the Earth. This historical epic, a departure for the bestselling thriller author, is a tale about the construction of a powerful Gothic cathedral in the 12th …

February 16, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 16, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Civilization Revolution

Civilization Revolution

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, iOS, Windows Phone

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: 2K Games

Babysitting Mania

Babysitting Mania

Platform: Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Simulation game

Publisher: iWin, Majesco Entertainment

Avalon Code

Avalon Code

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action role-playing game

Afrika

Afrika

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: JP Sony Computer Entertainment NA Natsume

Aurora Feint

Aurora Feint

Platform: iOS

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Who was the US President on February 16, 2008?

On February 16, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 2008?

On February 16, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 16, 2008?

On February 16, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 16th?

February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
  • 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),

Find out more about February 16th

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for February 2008?

February 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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