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see horoscope and birth chart for February 16, 2008What happened on Saturday, February 16, 2008?
About February 16th, 2008, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 16, 2008, Toshiba announced it would cease production of HD DVD players and discs, effectively ending the format war with Blu-ray. This decision was influenced by declining sales and the shift in consumer preference.
- Day of the week: February 16th, 2008 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Low by Flo Rida
- #1 UK song: Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
- Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau
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- February 16, 2008: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 16, 2008?
- February 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
- February 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
- February 16, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 16, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 16, 2008?
- Back in 2008
February 16, 2008: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 16, 2008:
- Toshiba ends HD DVD production On February 16, 2008, Toshiba announced it would cease production of HD DVD players and discs, effectively ending the format war with Blu-ray. This decision was influenced by declining sales and the shift in consumer preference. source: bbc.com
- President Bush begins African tour in Benin On February 16, 2008, U.S. President George W. Bush arrived in Cotonou, Benin, marking the start of a five-nation tour of Africa. The visit aimed to highlight U.S. efforts in combating the AIDS pandemic and promoting democracy and development in the region. source: upi.com
- Suicide bombing in Parachinar, Pakistan, kills 70 On February 16, 2008, a suicide bomber drove an explosives-laden car into a crowd attending a political rally for the Pakistan Peoples Party in Parachinar, Kurram Agency, Pakistan. The attack resulted in at least 70 fatalities and over 150 injuries. The Pakistani Taliban splinter group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Brown Pelican Removed from Endangered Species List The Brown Pelican was officially removed from the endangered species list, representing a significant conservation success story. This milestone demonstrates the effectiveness of environmental protection efforts and wildlife conservation strategies.
- Deadly Street Racing Accident in Maryland A tragic street racing incident in Accokeek, Maryland, resulted in eight fatalities and four injuries. The event highlighted the dangerous consequences of reckless driving and illegal street racing.
February 16, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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February 16, 2008: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Inter - Livorno : 2 - 0
- Juventus - Roma : 1 - 0
- Parma - Milan : 0 - 0
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Bergen - Charleroi : 0 - 0
- Germinal - Waregem : 0 - 0
- Mechelen - Lokeren : 1 - 1
- Roeselare - FC Brussels : 2 - 0
- St Truiden - Dender : 1 - 2
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Cottbus - Dortmund : 0 - 2
- Duisburg - Stuttgart : 2 - 3
- Hansa Rostock - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 0
- Hertha - Bielefeld : 1 - 0
- Karlsruhe - Leverkusen : 2 - 2
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Betis - Real Madrid : 2 - 1
- Espanol - Sevilla : 2 - 4
- Zaragoza - Barcelona : 1 - 2
What day of the week was February 16, 2008?
February 16, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 47th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 16, 2008 can also be written as 2/16/2008 in the US and as 16/2/2008 in UK and Europe.
February 16, 2008: What famous people died on that day?
February 16, 2008: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 16, 2008 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, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
- Flo Rida - Low
- Chris Brown - With You
- Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
- Timbaland - Apologize
- Alicia Keys - No One
February 16, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
- Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
- Nickelback - Rockstar
- Adele - Chasing Pavements
- Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
- Kelly Rowland - Work
February 16, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
- Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
- Keyshia Cole - I Remember
- Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
- J. Holiday - Suffocate
- Webbie Featuring Lil' Phat & Lil' Boosie - Independent
February 16, 2008: 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, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth 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, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 16, 2008 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 2008 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, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 12:29 pm and setting at 04:39 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.
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How old is someone born on February 16, 2008?
Someone born on February 16, 2008 is:
18 years 5 months old,
or 221 months and 18 days old,
or 963 weeks and 2 days old,
or 6743 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, 2008?
There are 197 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, 2008?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 16, 2008.
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The history attached to February 16, 2008 includes Toshiba ends HD DVD production, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around February 16, 2008 included “Low” by Flo Rida, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of February 16, 2008 included Iron Man, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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