Friday February 05, 2016: on this day

February 05, 2016 was the 36th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 05, 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 05, 2016, who was born and died on February 05, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sorry by Justin Bieber), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Kaleidoscope) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 5th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 05, 2016?


February 05, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 36th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 2016 can also be written as 2/5/2016 in the US and as 5/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

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February 05, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 2016:

  • Syrian civil war: the syrian army, along with its allies, capture ataman near daraa. (reuters)fifteen thousand syrians converge on the border with turkey in response to the offensive by the syrian government in the aleppo governorate.
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  • As a result, fifteen thousand syrians gathered at the border to turkey in response to the syrian government offensive in aleppo governorate.
  • Conflict in northern mali: a united nations mission in mali confirmed that the malian armed forces had taken control of a un police base in timbuktu, from unknown assailants who attacked it earlier in that day.
  • According to the united nations mission in mali, the malian armed forces retook a un police base in timbuktu from unknown attackers who attacked it earlier in that day.
  • War in somalia: al shabaab militants claim that they have taken the port of merca, marka, after the withdrawal of african union and somali armed forces.
  • Libyan civil war (2014-2018): around 30 people were killed in clashes between sudanese fighters and local tribal forces in libya's southern cyrenaica region, around kufra.
  • Mauricio macri is the new president of argentina. he offers $6.5 billion to creditors in cash to settle any liabilities resulting from a 2002 default.
  • Robert mugabe, president of zimbabwe, declares a state-of-disaster in most rural areas of the country as a result of prolonged drought.
  • A construction crane in lower manhattan's tribeca neighborhood collapses, resulting in the deaths of one person and serious injuries to two others.
  • Japan's sakurajima volcano bursts, prompting the japan meteorological agency (jma) to warn people not to approach it. the sendai nuclear power plant is 50 km from the volcano.
  • After a passenger bus crashes off a bridge across the purna river, at least 37 people are killed in gujarat, india.
  • Three miners are still missing, but many others have been rescued after a south african gold mine collapse.
  • A hotel fire in erbil, iraq claimed the lives of at least 13 people. all victims were filipino workers.
  • Zika virus epidemic in the americas (2015-present: three people are killed in colombia by the zika virus. (afp via daily star). puerto rico declares a state emergency in response to the zika virus epidemic. according to reports, at least 22 people infected by the zika virus have been infected in the u.s. territory.
  • Three people are killed in colombia by the zika virus.
  • Due to the zika virus epidemic, puerto rico declared a state emergency. according to reports, at least 22 people infected by the zika virus have been infected in the u.s. territory.
  • One person was killed and two other people were injured in a shooting incident at the dublin republic of ireland's boxing match weigh-in. the victims were antonio joao bento and jamie kavanagh. according to reports, the gunmen were dressed up as police officers and armed themselves with ak-47s.
  • Wei hong, the governor of china's sichuan province, is resigned due to disloyalty to china's communist party.
  • A super pac was created by white supremacists from the u.s state of new hampshire to support donald trump's presidential campaign.

February 05, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 05, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 05, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.40
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $96.52
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.94
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.15
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.22

Exchange Rates on February 05, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.896 EUR
  • 1 USD = 116.808 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6893 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4127 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3916 CAD

February 05, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Mechelen - Anderlecht : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • M'gladbach - Werder Bremen : 5 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Freiburg : 2 - 0
  • Kaiserslautern - Union Berlin : 2 - 2
  • Sandhausen - Paderborn : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Malaga - Getafe : 3 - 0
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February 05, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th 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 05, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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February 05, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 05, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 05, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:22 am and setting at 03:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 2016.

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Who was born on February 05, 2016?


Famous people born on February 05, 2016:

  • Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck

Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    Laura linney is an american actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael sheen is a welsh actor known for his roles in films such as frost/nixon, the queen, and the twilight saga.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

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February 05, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 1 month old,

or 97 months and 14 days old,

or 423 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2965 days old,

if you were born on February 05, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 2016?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 05, 2016.

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February 05, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 05, 2016:

  • Cyris Spinks

    Cyris Spinks was a renowned boxer known for his achievements in the ring.

  • Ciriaco Cañete

    Filipino martial artist (b. 1919).

  • Angelo Ventura
  • Luciano Conati
  • Ray Colcord
  • Lohana Berkins

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances in films like The Sound of Music and Beginners.

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

  • Aloise Corbaz

    Swiss outsider artist known for her intricate drawings and paintings created while institutionalized.

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February 05, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 05, 2016:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 2016:

  • Saint Bertolf
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February 05, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 1st and February 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 05, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 2016 was Sorry by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

February 05, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 1st and February 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sorry
  2. - Love Yourself
  3. - Hello
  4. - Stressed Out
  5. - Here

February 05, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 2016 was Here by Alessia Cara, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

February 05, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 05, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 1st and February 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Here
  2. - Hotline Bling
  3. - In The Night
  4. - Jumpman
  5. - Don't

February 05, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 05, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

February 05, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 05, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 1st and February 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - Solo Con Verte
  3. - El Perdon
  4. - Borro Cassette
  5. - Encantadora

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February 05, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 05, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

February 05, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 05, 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:

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Rupert Jones

Born This Way

Born This Way

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Shaun Kadlec

American Crime Story

American Crime Story

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Wanted

Wanted

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

February 05, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 05, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on February 05, 2016?

On February 05, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 2016?

On February 05, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 05, 2016?

On February 05, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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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.

Discover how February 2016 calendar looked like.

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