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see horoscope and birth chart for February 16, 2006What happened on Thursday, February 16, 2006?
About February 16th, 2006, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 16, 2006, Hamas named Ismail Haniyeh as the head of its majority faction in the Palestinian Legislative Council, signaling his likely appointment as Prime Minister.
- Day of the week: February 16th, 2006 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Check On It by Beyonce
- #1 UK song: Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm
- Popular movie: Superman Returns directed by Bryan Singer
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- February 16, 2006: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 16, 2006?
- February 16, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
- February 16, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
- February 16, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 16, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 16, 2006?
- Back in 2006
February 16, 2006: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 16, 2006:
- Hamas Elects New Prime Minister On February 16, 2006, Hamas named Ismail Haniyeh as the head of its majority faction in the Palestinian Legislative Council, signaling his likely appointment as Prime Minister. source: aljazeera.com
- Haiti Election Resolution Haitian officials reach an agreement to name Rene Preval as the winner of the country's elections following allegations of fraud, demonstrating a commitment to democratic processes.
- Refugee Crisis in Western Sahara Thousands of refugees become homeless after destructive rains devastate their shelters in the Western Sahara, underscoring the region's vulnerability to environmental challenges.
- Tokelau Referendum Tokelau holds a referendum on self-governance, voting to remain a New Zealand territory. Despite 60% voting for self-governance, the measure failed to achieve the required two-thirds majority.
- Kobe Offshore Airport Opens Kobe Airport, a controversial offshore airport in Kobe, Japan, officially begins airline service, marking a significant infrastructure development for the region.
- Ernie Stautner Obituary Ernie Stautner, a notable German-born American football player who made significant contributions to the sport, passed away.
February 16, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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February 16, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on February 16, 2006:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.90
- Apple AAPL: opens at $69.99
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.84
- General Electric GE: opens at $33.44
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.68
Exchange Rates on February 16, 2006:
- 1 USD = 117.59 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.157 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3097 CHF
- 1 EUR = 139.99 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6842 GBP
What day of the week was February 16, 2006?
February 16, 2006 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 16, 2006 can also be written as 2/16/2006 in the US and as 16/2/2006 in UK and Europe.
February 16, 2006: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 16, 2006:
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February 16, 2006: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 16, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 2006 was Check On It by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
- Beyonce - Check On It
- James Blunt - You're Beautiful
- Nelly - Grillz
- Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
- T-Pain - I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)
February 16, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 2006 was Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
- The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm - Nasty Girl
- Meck featuring Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart Again
- The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys
- Beyonce featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
- Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana - Run It!
February 16, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
- Mary J. Blige - Be Without You
- Jamie Foxx Featuring Ludacris - Unpredictable
- Ne-Yo - So Sick
- Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug - Check On It
- Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz
February 16, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.
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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 16, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 16, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 16, 2006 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 2006 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, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 08:38 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 2006.
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How old is someone born on February 16, 2006?
Someone born on February 16, 2006 is:
20 years 5 months old,
or 245 months and 7 days old,
or 1066 weeks
or 7462 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 2006?
There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 16th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 2006?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 16, 2006.
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Why 2006 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on February 16, 2006, a 2006 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to February 16, 2006 includes Hamas Elects New Prime Minister, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around February 16, 2006 included “Check On It” by Beyonce, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of February 16, 2006 included Superman Returns, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make February 16, 2006 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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