What happened on Saturday February 16, 1991?

About February 16th, 1991, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Gulf War, U.S. and U.K. war planes conducted a bombing raid on Baghdad suburbs, resulting in 11 civilian injuries and 3 civilian fatalities. This incident highlighted the civilian cost of the military conflict.
  • Day of the week: February 16th, 1991 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Gonna Make You Sweat by C & C Music Factory
  • #1 UK song: 3AM Eternal by The KLF featuring The Children Of The Revolution
  • Popular movie: Mediterraneo directed by Gabriele Salvatores

More about February 16th, 1991? See below for more news and curiosities on February 16th, 1991.

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February 16, 1991: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1991:

  • Gulf War Bombing of Baghdad Suburbs During the Gulf War, U.S. and U.K. war planes conducted a bombing raid on Baghdad suburbs, resulting in 11 civilian injuries and 3 civilian fatalities. This incident highlighted the civilian cost of the military conflict.
  • 66th SCUD Missile Launch in Gulf War During the Gulf War, the 66th SCUD missile, an Al Hussein variant, was launched against Al Jubayl, demonstrating the intensity of missile attacks during the conflict.
  • Assassination of Nicaraguan Contras Leader Enrique Bermudez, a prominent leader of the Nicaraguan Contras, was assassinated in Managua, marking a significant moment in Nicaragua's complex political landscape.
  • Tonya Harding Wins US Female Figure Skating Championship Tonya Harding secured the U.S. Female Figure Skating Championship, a significant achievement in her controversial athletic career.
  • Dissolution of Dutch Political Party Radicals The Dutch Political Party Radicals (PPR) officially disbanded, signaling a shift in the Netherlands' political party structure.
  • Birth of Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg was born, continuing the royal lineage of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

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February 16, 1991: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 16, 1991?


February 16, 1991 was a Saturday and it was the 47th day of the year 1991 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1991 can also be written as 2/16/1991 in the US and as 16/2/1991 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 16, 1991?


Famous people born on February 16, 1991:

  • Chesney Hughes

    Professional cricketer who plays for Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

  • Sergio Canales

    Spanish footballer.

  • Micah Williams

    Tv actor.

  • Alexandra of Luxembourg

    Luxembourgian royalty.

  • Alicia Josipovic

    Tv actress.

  • Brittney Smith

    Youtube star.

  • Alexandra

    Princess alexandra of luxembourg.

  • Johnny Hall
  • Saddem Hmissi
  • Tat'jana Ivanova
  • Kalvis Kalnins
  • Michael Kessens
  • Scott Kevorken
  • Alexandra di Lussemburgo
  • Tadeusz Michalik
  • Patrik Nagy
  • Hugo Nys
  • Paul Bonifacio Parkinson
  • Katarzyna Piter

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February 16, 1991: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 16, 1991:

  • Enrique Bermúdez

    Nicaraguan lieutenant and engineer (b. 1932).

  • Pericle Maone
  • Franco Bignotti
  • Didar Sandhu
  • Luis Escobar

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February 16, 1991: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 1991 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 16, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1991 was Gonna Make You Sweat by C & C Music Factory, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

  1. - Gonna Make You Sweat youtube
  2. - All The Man That I Need youtube
  3. - One More Try youtube
  4. - The First Time youtube
  5. - Someday youtube

February 16, 1991: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1991 was 3AM Eternal by The KLF featuring The Children Of The Revolution, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

  1. - 3AM Eternal youtube
  2. - Do The Bartman youtube
  3. - Wiggle It youtube
  4. - Only You youtube
  5. - What Do I Have To Do? youtube

February 16, 1991: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1991 was I'll Give All My Love To You by Keith Sweat, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

  1. - I'll Give All My Love To You
  2. - Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)
  3. - When Will I See You Smile Again?
  4. - Something In My Heart
  5. - All The Man That I Need youtube
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February 16, 1991: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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February 16, 1991: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1991 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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February 16, 1991: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 1991 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 1991 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, 1991 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 07:26 am and setting at 09:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1991 while the next full moon would come on Feb 28, 1991.

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How old is someone born on February 16, 1991?


Someone born on February 16, 1991 is:

33 years 9 months old,

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or 1764 weeks and 6 days old,

or 12354 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1991?

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