Sunday February 16, 1986: on this day

February 16, 1986 was the 47th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 16, 1986 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 16, 1986, who was born and died on February 16, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Will I Know by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. At Close Range, directed by James Foley), TV series (e.g. Treffpunkt Flughafen) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 16th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 16, 1986?


February 16, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 47th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1986 can also be written as 2/16/1986 in the US and as 16/2/1986 in UK and Europe.

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February 16, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1986:

  • French air force bombs ouadi doum airport in chad
  • Hein vergeer becomes world champion skater.
  • Karlstad skates world record 10 km (14:12.14).
  • The soviet liner ms mikhail lermontov runs aground in the marlborough sounds, new zealand.
  • China airlines flight 2265 crashes into the pacific ocean near penghu airport in taiwan, killing all 13 aboard.

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February 16, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th 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.

Discover the personality of February born.

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February 16, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 16th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 16, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 1986 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 1986 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, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:24 am and setting at 01:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1986.

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Who was born on February 16, 1986?


Famous people born on February 16, 1986:

  • Diego Godin

    Diego godin is a professional footballer known for his defensive prowess and leadership on the field.

  • Josje Huisman

    Dutch actress and singer, k3.

  • Zoi Dimoschaki

    Greek swimmer.

  • Cameron Jackson
  • Sergejs Kožans
  • Pavel Malchárek
  • Luke Romano
  • Mauricio Sperduti
  • Shawne Williams
  • Willian Magrão
  • Nevin Yanıt
  • Walter Acevedo
  • Jessica von Bredow-Werndl
  • Hjálmar Þórarinsson
  • Renger van der Zande
  • Sandro Bloudek
  • Julio César Chávez Jr.
  • Ciprian Deac

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

  • The Weeknd
    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

    Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

  • John McEnroe
    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
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Christopher Eccleston
    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
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Géraldine Nakache
    Géraldine Nakache

    French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

  • William Katt
    William Katt

    American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

  • Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali

    American actor.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 16th

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February 16, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 1 month old,

or 457 months and 12 days old,

or 1988 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13920 days old,

if you were born on February 16, 1986.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1986?

There are 325 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, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 16, 1986.

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February 16, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 16, 1986:

  • Howard Da Silva of Cleveland

    Ohio, actor (ben franklin – 1776), dies at the age of 76.

  • Howard Da Silva
  • Joseph Duell
  • Luigi Pedrollo

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

  • Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz

    Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Marceline Day
    Marceline Day

    American actress who appeared in silent films.

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893).

  • Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette

    Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

  • Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox

    Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

  • Len Lesser
    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

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February 16, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 16, 1986:

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

Saints celebrated on February 16, 1986:

  • Saint Juliana
  • Saint Lucilla
  • Saint Jeremias
  • Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
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February 16, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 10th and February 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1986 was How Will I Know by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

February 16, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 10th and February 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Will I Know youtube
  2. - When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
  3. - Burning Heart
  4. - Kyrie youtube
  5. - That's What Friends Are For youtube

February 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1986 was When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

February 16, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 16, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 10th and February 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)
  2. - Chain Reaction
  3. - Borderline
  4. - The Sun Always Shines On TV
  5. - Starting Together

February 16, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1986 was Do Me Baby by Meli'sa Morgan, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

February 16, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 16, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 10th and February 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Do Me Baby
  2. - Let Me Be The One
  3. - The Sweetest Taboo
  4. - Guilty
  5. - That's What Friends Are For youtube

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February 16, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 16, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

At Close Range

At Close Range

Release year: 1986

Directed by: James Foley

Starring: Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, Mary Stuart Masterson, Chris Penn

Caravaggio

Caravaggio

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Derek Jarman

Starring: Noam Almaz, Dexter Fletcher, Nigel Terry, Sean Bean

Mala Noche

Mala Noche

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Gus Van Sant

Starring: Tim Streeter, Doug Cooeyate, Ray Monge, Nyla McCarthy

Ilzaam

Ilzaam

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Shibu Mitra

Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Raj Kiran, Anita Raj

Hollywood Vice Squad

Hollywood Vice Squad

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Penelope Spheeris

Starring: Ronny Cox, Frank Gorshin, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Trish Van Devere

February 16, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 16, 1986 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Treffpunkt Flughafen

Treffpunkt Flughafen

Release year: 1986

The Cutting Room

The Cutting Room

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Warren Dudley

Oliver Maass

Oliver Maass

Release year: 1985

The Dunera Boys

The Dunera Boys

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ben Lewin

That's Entertainment

That's Entertainment

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jr. Jack Haley

February 16, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 16, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Fringes Of Power by John Colville

The Fringes Of Power

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The hardcover edition is a bestseller. "This witty, graceful and irreverent diary written by Winston Churchill's wartime personal secretary sheds fascinating light on the great British leader."

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters

By:

Jean M. Auel once again opens the doors of a time past to reveal an era of wonder and danger at dawn of modern man's race.

House by Tracy Kidder

House

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Tracy Kidder takes you to the heart and soul of the American Dream. She guides you through the construction of a first home for a family with all of its challenges, frustrations, tensions and triumphs.

Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi

Wiseguy

By:

Nicholas Pileggi's unvarnished journalistic account of Henry Hill's life is vivid and unvarnished. He was a working-class Brooklyn boy who knew from the age of twelve that to be a wiseguy meant to own the whole world.

The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler

The Accidental Tourist

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"POIGNANT . . . FUNNY . . THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST IS ONE HER BEST. . . . [TYLER] HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER."-The

February 16, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 16, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynamite Dan II

Dynamite Dan II

Platform: Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Mirrorsoft

Ghost House

Ghost House

Platform: Master System

Genre: 2D action platformer

Publisher: Sega

Fast Tracks: The Computer Slot Car Construction Kit

Fast Tracks: The Computer Slot Car Construction Kit

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Racing

Athena

Athena

Platform: Arcade, NES, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, PlayStation Network

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: SNK

Championship Baseball

Championship Baseball

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports (Baseball)

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on February 16, 1986?

On February 16, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1986?

On February 16, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 16, 1986?

On February 16, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 16th?

February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
  • 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),

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What happened in 1986?

1986 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barbra Striesand and Jon Peters relationship breaks up
  • International Peace Year begins
  • New York City transit fare rises from 90 cents to $1.00

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What was the calendar for February 1986?

February 1986 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.

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