Thursday February 16, 2017: on this day

February 16, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2017 can also be written as 2/16/2017 in the US and as 16/2/2017 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 2017 in February 2017 calendar

Here's what happened on February 16, 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),
• Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 48 people are killed when a car bomb explodes at a shi'ite neighborhood in baghdad. the bombing was claimed by isil.
• 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: myanmar's military claims that it has ended its "clearance operation" against the rohingya population in rakhine state. the united nations believes this may amount to ethnic cleansing or crimes against humanity.
• According to myanmar's military it has ended its "clearance opera" against the rohingya population in rakhine state. the united nations claims that this may amount to ethnic cleansing or crimes against humanity.
• Yemeni civil war (2015-present). at least eight children and women are killed in an air raid that targeted a funeral held in a village north sana'a. the attack is being blamed by the saudi-led coalition by the houthis.
• Venezuelan protests. venezuela's supreme tribunal of justice confirms the 13-year-old, 9-month-plus sentence of leopoldo lopez, founder of popular will, for inciting violence via "subliminal message" during the 2014 antigovernment protests that saw 43 deaths. yesterday, president donald trump met lilian tintori lopez's wife and demanded that venezuela free lopez immediately.
• The supreme tribunal of justice of venezuela upholds the 13 year, 9 month-plus sentence of leopoldo lopez, founder of popular will, for inciting violence via "subliminal message" at the 2014 antigovernment protests, where 43 people were murdered. yesterday, president donald trump met lilian tintori, lopez's wife and demanded that venezuela free lopez immediately.
• U.s. immigration suspension order: legal challenges: the u.s. justice department informs the ninth circuit court of appeals it will not seek further action from the court as this executive order is soon to be replaced with a new one. justice stated that they anticipate the ninth circuit ruling to be overturned once the new executive orders are issued.
• The u.s. justice department informs the ninth circuit court of appeals it will not seek further action from the court as this executive order is soon to be replaced with a new one. justice stated that they anticipate the ninth circuit ruling to be overturned once the new executive orders are issued.
• Philippine presidential election 2016, 2016: the supreme court of the philippines permits the electoral protest of the defeated candidate bongbong marcos, against philippine vice president leni roberto, to continue.
• The supreme court of the philippines permits the continuation of the electoral protest of bongbong marcos, the defeated candidate, against leni robredo, the philippine vice president.
• Officials from the united nations announce the establishment of a new geneva team to investigate war crimes, crimes versus humanity and genocide in the syrian civil war. this is to help prepare for future prosecutions.
• Donald trump's cabinet: the u.s. president donald trump appoints alexander acosta, former member of the national labor relations board, florida international university college of law, to be secretary of labor. yesterday, andy puzder was resigned as the president's first nominee.
• Donald trump's political appointments: the u.s. senate confirms 51-49 that congressman mick mulvaney will head the office of management and budget.
• U.s. immigration suspension, day without immigrants: hundreds of restaurants and other businesses in u.s. cities close their doors after activists called on immigrants to stay home from work, avoid shopping or eating out, and skip classes thursday for #adaywithoutimmigrants, to protest the president's immigration reforms and highlight the immigrant community's contributions to the united states.
• Hundreds of restaurants and other businesses in u.s. cities close their doors after activists called on immigrants to stay home from work, avoid shopping or eating out, and skip classes thursday for #adaywithoutimmigrants, to protest the president's immigration reforms and highlight the immigrant community's contributions to the united states.

February 16, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 16, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.12
• Apple AAPL: opens at $135.67
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.74
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.35
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $181.45

Exchange Rates on February 16, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9371 EUR
• 1 USD = 113.299 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8009 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2997 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3071 CAD

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

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February 16, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 2017 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 10:26 pm and setting at 10:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 2017

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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

You are 7 years 2 months old,

or 86 months and 10 days old,

or 375 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2626 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 2017?

There are 296 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, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 16, 2017.

Famous people died on February 16, 2017:

• Brenda Buttner

  Brenda Buttner was an American television journalist and host of the Fox News Channel program Bulls and Bears.

• Josef Augusta
• Dick Bruna
• Jannis Kounellis
• Bengt Gustavsson
• George Steele
• Richard Keir Pethick Pankhurst
• Richard Pankhurst

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.

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

Holidays on February 16, 2017:

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

Saints celebrated on February 16, 2017:

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

February 16, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 2017 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. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
3. Zayn / Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
4. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
5. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer

February 16, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 16, 2017 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. Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
2. Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
3. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
4. Drake - Fake Love
5. Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles

February 16, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 16, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 16, 2017 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. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Shakira Featuring Maluma - Chantaje
3. Nicky Jam - El Amante
4. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
5. Zion & Lennox Featuring J Balvin - Otra Vez