What happened on Thursday February 11, 2016?

Here's what happened on February 11, 2016:

• First Direct Observation of Gravitational Waves The LIGO Scientific Collaboration announced the first direct observation of gravitational waves, a groundbreaking scientific discovery confirming a major prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity.
• North Korea-South Korea Tensions at Kaesong Industrial Park North Korea announced it would block all South Korean assets at the jointly managed Kaesong Industrial Park, escalating tensions between the two countries.
• Deadly Prison Riot in Mexico A violent riot at Topo Chico prison in Monterrey, Mexico, resulted in 52 inmates being killed and over 200 injured, revealing severe issues in the prison system.
• Insider Attack on Police in Afghanistan In Kandahar, Afghanistan, a police officer opened fire on his colleagues, killing four police officers and injuring seven others in a shocking act of violence during the ongoing Afghanistan War.
• 2016 Taiwan Earthquake Casualties The death toll from the recent Taiwan earthquake rose to 59, with 76 people still missing, underscoring the devastating impact of the natural disaster.
• Militant Attack in Mali Islamist militants attacked a customs post in Mopti, central Mali, resulting in two civilian deaths and one customs officer injured, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges.
• Minimum Wage Protesters Disrupt Democratic Debate Protesters calling for a $15 minimum wage stormed the venue before the sixth Democratic presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Shooting at Education Center in Saudi Arabia A gunman killed six people in a shooting at an education center in Jizan Province, Saudi Arabia, causing local shock and concern about public safety.
• Uber Settles Lawsuit over Background Checks Uber agreed to pay $28.5 million to settle two lawsuits related to misleading background checks, following a similar settlement by Lyft in 2014.
• Leadership Change in Australian National Party Warren Truss resigned as leader of the National Party of Australia, with Barnaby Joyce becoming the new leader and Fiona Nash as deputy leader.

Events in 2016

February 11, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 11, 2016

February 11, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 11, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.34
• Apple AAPL: opens at $93.79
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $48.68
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.78

Exchange Rates on February 11, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8836 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.549 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6905 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4035 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3914 CAD

February 11, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Lazio - Verona : 5 - 2

February 11, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 42nd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 2016 can also be written as 2/11/2016 in the US and as 11/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

February 11, 2016 in February 2016 calendar

Famous people died on February 11, 2016:

• Kevin Randleman

  American mixed martial artist and wrestler (b. 1971).

• Zeng Xuelin

  Thai-chinese footballer and manager (b. 1929).

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on February 11th

February 11, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 2016 was Love Yourself by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
2. Justin Bieber - Sorry
3. twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
4. Adele - Hello
5. Flo Rida - My House

February 11, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 11, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. Alessia Cara - Here
3. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
4. The Weeknd - In The Night
5. Drake - Hotline Bling

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th is Aquarius.

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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 11, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 11, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 11, 2016 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 11, 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 11, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:41 am and setting at 10:26 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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Your place in the Universe on February 11, 2016

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Someone born on February 11, 2016 is:

8 years 11 months old,

or 107 months and 7 days old,

or 466 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3264 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 11, 2016?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 11, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 11, 2016.

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