Saturday February 13, 2016

US date format: 2/13/2016, UK date format: 13/2/2016

The day of the week was Saturday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on February 13, 2016).

The number one song in US was Love Yourself by Justin Bieber.

Triple 9, directed by John Hillcoat, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2016 while Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Kaleidoscope. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Lego Worlds or Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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February 13, 2016 Events

What happened on February 13, 2016?

Historical Events

Saudi Arabia has sent fighter jets and troops to Turkey's Incirlik Air Base in preparation for a planned ground invasion against Syria. Turkey's Minister for Foreign Affairs Mevlut Cavusoglu confirmed that troops were being deployed in Adana, near the border with Turkey and Syria. However, the number of personnel was not confirmed.
Turkey claims its military attacked Kurdish PYD positions at Azaz in northern Syria. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the Menagh Military Airbase was also attacked. A nearby village was also captured recently by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
According to a Russian source, the Syrian government forces captured another rebel-held village close to Aleppo. They were backed up by Russian air strikes. According to a Syrian military source, the Syrian Army has captured positions near Aleppo at the Raqqa and Hama provincial borders. The Army is now ready to attack the Islamic State in Raqqa Governorate.
When asked to rate the chance of the ceasefire agreement succeeding, Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, stated that it was 49 percent. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, German Foreign Minister, said that it was 51 percent.
Afghanistan War (2001-present: Many Sangin security forces members are killed in suicide attacks by Taliban using captured military Humvees in the southern Afghan province, Helmand.
Many Sangin security forces members are killed in suicide attacks by Taliban using captured military Humvees. They were located in southern Afghanistan's province of Helmand.
Conflict in Northern Mali: Ansar Dine is a militant Islamist group that is linked to Al-Qaeda Islam the Islamic Maghreb. Yesterday's attack on a United Nations Base in Kidal (northern Mali) claimed responsibility for six UN peacekeepers who were all from neighboring Guinea.
Ansar Dine is a militant Islamist group that is linked to Al-Qaeda Islam the Islamic Maghreb. Yesterday's attack on a United Nations Base in Kidal (northern Mali) claimed responsibility for six UN peacekeepers who were all from neighboring Guinea.
2016 Taiwan earthquake: The death count rises to 113, with four people still trapped in the rubble at the Weiguan Golden Dragon highrise tower in Tainan.
With four people still trapped in the rubble from Tainan's Weiguan Golden Dragon high rise tower, the death toll from the earthquake is 113.
The under-construction Abu Dhabi Plaza in Astana (Kazakhstan) is engulfed by a huge fire.
The northeastern United States is hit by a dangerous cold snap. Boston, Massachusetts will face its coldest Valentine's Day for four decades.
A 50-plus car pileup near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has resulted in at least three deaths and more than 50 people being hospitalized. There are also strong winds and whiteout conditions.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Oklahoma experienced a magnitude 5.1 earthquake, which was northwest of Oklahoma City. There have been no injuries or damage reported. Oklahoma recently saw a significant increase in seismic activity. Governor John Kasich has been asked to change oil-and-gas-drilling regulations.
Relations between India and the United States: India summons U.S. Richard Verma, Ambassador to India, was upset by the decision of the U.S. to sell more F-16 fighter planes to Pakistan.
India summons the U.S. Richard Verma, Ambassador to India, reacted to the U.S. decision not to sell more F-16 fighter planes to Pakistan.
Albert Pahimi Padacke, Kalzeubet Pahimi deubet's replacement, is named Prime Minister of Chad.
At 79 years old, Justice Antonin Scalia of the United States Supreme Court dies. (The Guardian),
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February 13, 2016 Famous Deaths

Who died on February 13, 2016?

Other February 13th famous deaths

Martin Balsam
American actor onstage from 1935.
Maurice Trintignant
French race car driver (Born 1917).
Edward Upward
British novelist and short-story writer (Born 1903).
Elio Vittorini
Italian writer and novelist.

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February 13, 2016 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aquarius

Aquarius personality

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

Personality of February born

Chinese Zodiac

Monkey

February 13, 2016 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was February 13, 2016?

The day of the week was Saturday.

February 13th marks the 43rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2016.

There are 322 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

February 2016 calendar

February	2016
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
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