Thursday February 16, 2012: on this day

February 16, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2012 can also be written as 2/16/2012 in the US and as 16/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 2012 in February 2012 calendar

Here's what happened on February 16, 2012:

• Five militants were killed in a drone attack by the united states in spalga, pakistan in north waziristan.
• The free syrian army positions are attacked by the syrian army in deraa.
• Boko haram, a nigerian insurgent group, attacked a kogi state prison and released 119 prisoners.
• Anthony shadid, a pulitzer prize winner twice, suddenly dies after suffering an acute attack of asthma at the age of 43.
• Qantas, an australian airline, announces plans for 500 job cuts.
• Air australia, a budget airline, is in administration. this leaves passengers stranded.
• Senior prison officials are suspended, and an investigation into the causes of the deadly prison fire in comayagua (honduras), in which more than 350 prisoners died, is opened.
• Thirty-two people die after a head on collision between two buses in nigeria's bauchi state.
• Four world trade center's construction crane snapped while it was lifting steel.
• 2011-2012 syrian uprising. the united nations general assembly unanimously votes in favor of an arab-sponsored resolution condemning human rights violations committed by the syrian government under president bashar al-assad.
• Tsuyoshi kukawa, former president of olympus corporation, is being held in connection to the olympus scandal. he was also arrested with two other senior executives.
• Ecuador's highest court upholds a criminal libel verdict in favor of president rafael correa, including sentences for three executives as well as a columnist from the opposition newspaper 'el universo.
• South korean silicon chip manufacturer hynix semiconductor claims a us court rejected an antitrust case against it by rambus inc.
• Chris huhne, ex-uk secretary of state for energy and climate change is facing charges of perverting justice with his exwife. this was in relation to a traffic violation.
• German prosecutors request the bundestag to lift president christian wulff's immunity from prosecution for corruption claims.
• Gary carter, a member of the major league baseball hall of fame, has died at 57 after a long fight with brain cancer.
• Umar farouk abdulmutallab was sentenced to life imprisonment after he attempted to set off a bomb aboard northwest airlines flight 253 in detroit, michigan.

February 16, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 16, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.45
• Apple AAPL: opens at $491.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.31
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.86
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.61

Exchange Rates on February 16, 2012:

• 1 USD = 78.93 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9964 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9188 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3017 CNY
• 1 EUR = 103.65 JPY

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

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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, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 2012 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, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:43 am and setting at 01:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 2012

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Famous people born on February 16, 2012:

• Alessandra Stoner

  Swiss-born australian daughter to casey stoner, an australian professional motorcyclist.

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

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

• 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

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

• 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

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

• Géraldine Nakache

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

• William Katt

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

• Mahershala Ali

  American actor.

• James Ingram

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

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 16th

You are 12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 11 days old,

or 636 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4454 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 2012?

There are 295 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, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 16, 2012.

Famous people died on February 16, 2012:

• Elyse Knox

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

• Anthony Shadid

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his coverage of conflicts in the Middle East.

• John Macionis

  American swimmer and lieutenant (b. 1916).

• Gary Carter

  American baseball player and coach (b. 1954).

• Erwin Wilhelm
• Gene Vance
• Baddeley Devesi
• Dušan Antunović
• Chikage Awashima
• René Debenne
• Ethel Stark

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

• Bruno Ganz

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

• Lila Kedrova

  Russian-born actress (born 1918).

• Marceline Day

  American actress who appeared in silent films.

• Vera Kholodnaya

  Russian film star (born 1893).

• Smiley Burnette

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

• Len Lesser

  American actor (born in 1922).

• Yun Dong-ju

  Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

• Markes Shaw

  Famous playwright and novelist.

• Chien-Shiung Wu

  Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

• Aleila Clark

  Pioneering astronomer known for her work on galaxy clusters.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 16th

Holidays on February 16, 2012:

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

Saints celebrated on February 16, 2012:

• Saint Juliana
• Saint Lucilla
• Saint Jeremias
• Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias

February 16, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 2012 was Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
2. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
3. Flo Rida - Good Feeling
4. Rihanna - We Found Love
5. David Guetta - Turn Me On

February 16, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 2012 was Make Me Proud by Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud
2. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
3. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
4. Beyonce - Love On Top
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Jay-Z & Andre 3000 - I Do

February 16, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 16, 2012 was Si Tu Me Besas by Victor Manuelle, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Victor Manuelle - Si Tu Me Besas
2. Daddy Yankee - Lovumba (Prestige)
3. 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto y America Sierra - Intentalo
4. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Llamada de Mi Ex
5. Mana Featuring Prince Royce - El Verdadero Amor Perdona