Friday February 26, 2016: on this day
February 26, 2016 was the 57th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.
Is February 26, 2016 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 26, 2016, who was born and died on February 26, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Yourself by Justin Bieber), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Born This Way) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 2016?
- February 26, 2016: What happened on that day?
- February 26, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- February 26, 2016: What were the main match results that day?
- February 26, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 2016?
- February 26, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 26, 2016: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 2016: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 26, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 2016?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 2016?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 2016?
What day of the week was February 26, 2016?
February 26, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 57th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 2016 can also be written as 2/26/2016 in the US and as 26/2/2016 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 2016: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 26, 2016:
- Moro conflict, operation enduring freedom, philippines: philippine security forces capture the stronghold of isil-linked militants in lanao del sur, a predominantly muslim province. during the fighting, three soldiers from the philippine army were also killed.
- Philippine security forces capture the stronghold of isil-linked militants in lanao del sur, a predominantly muslim province. three soldiers from the philippine army were also killed in fighting.
- Somali civil war (2009-present). al-shabaab militants stormed a somali youth league hotel in mogadishu. at least 14 people are reported to have been killed.
- Libyan civil war (2014-present), seven soldiers from the libyan national army were killed fighting isil militants at benghazi.
- Dow chemical has agreed to pay $835 million to settle a class-action dispute that lasted ten years. the price-fixing and price-fixing issues were a long-running issue. dow claims that there is more uncertainty over the composition of the u.s. supreme court after justice antonin scalia's passing means that there are "increased chances for unfavorable outcome for businesses involved in class-action suits." dow was the only defendant to not settle in the urethane chemicals case from 2005.
- A federal appeals court rules in favour of samsung in several matters arising from samsung's ongoing patent dispute with apple. this overturns a $120m jury verdict in apple's favor.
- Air kasthamandap flight 9n–ajb, a flight from nepalgunj to the jumla district crashed in a field in kalikot district mountains, northern nepal. it killed the pilots and injured all nine passengers.
- The u.s. centers for disease control and prevention (cdc), recommends that pregnant women avoid brazil for the 2016 summer olympics, which will be held in august 2016, and the 2016 summer paralympics, which will take place the following month.
- As of saturday midnight local syrian time (5:00 p.m. est friday) the syrian cessation hostilities truce has been in effect.
- Nearly 100 rebel groups have agreed to the truce, which was approved by the united nations security council via resolution 2268. the ceasefire does not apply to military operations against terrorist organizations such as isil or jabhat al-nusra, (al-qaeda in syria).
- Staffan de mistura, the special representative of united nations, says that if the ceasefire is sustained, he will convene formal peace negotiations in geneva, switzerland on monday, march 7.
- Eleven prisoners are killed while trying to escape buimo prison in lae in a 90-person jailbreak.
- Two turkish journalists were released yesterday after being held in turkish jail on terrorist charges.
- A gunman who hails from a rural area in washington (u.s.) kills four family members, including two children. he then kills himself after a long standoff with police. the 12-year-old girl is still alive.
- University of california, berkeley warns 80,000 people about a cyber-attack that targeted a system that stored social security numbers and bank account numbers. the hacker(s), however, has not been proven to have obtained any personal information.
- Iranian elections 2016, 2016: iranian voters go to the polls in elections for an islamic consultative assembly or assembly of experts election.
- Iran's voters go to the polls in order to elect a islamic consultative assembly or assembly of experts.
- Irish general election 2016, 2016: irish voters go to the polls in a general election. exit polls show that the ruling coalition of fine gael led by enda kenny, and labour party will lose their majority of 34% each. (bbc),
- Ireland's voters go to the polls in order to vote for a general election. exit polls show that the ruling coalition of fine gael led by enda kenny, and labour party will lose their majority of 34% each. (bbc),
- Despite violent protests, hashim thaci was elected president of kosovo by parliament.
- At the air force association's annual air warfare symposium, orlando, florida, the united states air force unveiled the northrop grumman b-21 strategic long-range bomber. the b-21 will replace the b-1 lancer and b-52 bombers that are now in their last years.
- Fifa officials meet in zurich to elect a new president to replace sepp blatter. gianni infantino wins the second round of voting with a majority.
February 26, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on February 26, 2016:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.89
- Apple AAPL: opens at $97.20
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.60
- General Electric GE: opens at $29.30
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $134.51
Exchange Rates on February 26, 2016:
- 1 USD = 0.9143 EUR
- 1 USD = 113.975 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.7209 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.4009 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.3512 CAD
February 26, 2016: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Gent - Lokeren : 3 - 1
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- FC Koln - Hertha : 0 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Nurnberg - Greuther Furth : 2 - 1
- Paderborn - RB Leipzig : 0 - 1
- Union Berlin - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Eibar - Las Palmas : 0 - 1
February 26, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 26, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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February 26, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 2016 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 2016 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 26, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:34 pm and setting at 08:58 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 22, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 2016.
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Get your map!Who was born on February 26, 2016?
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
- Fats Domino
Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
- Johnny Cash
American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
- Michael Bolton
American singer, international star and social activist.
- Nate Ruess
Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
- Mark Dacascos
American actor and martial artist.
- Jackie Gleason
American comedian.
- Jennifer Grant
American actress, noted family.
- Madeleine Carroll
British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
- Tony Randall
American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
- Bill Duke
Actor (bird on a wire and predator).
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February 26, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 8 years 1 month old,
or 97 months and 24 days old,
or 425 weeks
or 2975 days old,
if you were born on February 26, 2016.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 2016?
There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 2016?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 26, 2016.
February 26, 2016: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 26, 2016:
- Andy Bathgate
Canadian professional ice hockey center who played 17 seasons in national hockey league for new york rangers.
- Don Getty
Canadian football player and politician, 11th premier of alberta (b. 1933).
- Eduardo García
- Mark Turenshine
- Eri Klas
- Louise Rennison
- Mario Poggi (72)
- Donald Russ «Don» Getty
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
- Constance Ford
Actress (ada hobson - another world).
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
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February 26, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 2016:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 2016:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 2016: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 2016 was Love Yourself by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.
February 26, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
- twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
- Justin Bieber - Sorry
- Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
- Flo Rida - My House
February 26, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.
February 26, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
- G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
- The Weeknd - In The Night
- Drake - Hotline Bling
- Bryson Tiller - Don't
February 26, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 26, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.
February 26, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- J Balvin - Ginza
- Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga - Solo Con Verte
- Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
- Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias - El Perdon
- Yandel - Encantadora
February 26, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 26, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
February 26, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
February 26, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 26, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 26, 2016?
On February 26, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 2016?
On February 26, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 2016?
On February 26, 2016 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
What happened in 2016?
2016 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
- Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
- A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.
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What was the calendar for February 2016?
February 2016 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.