What happened on Monday February 16, 2015?

Here's what happened on February 16, 2015:

• Egypt Retaliates Against ISIS After Coptic Christian Execution In response to the execution of 21 Coptic Christians, Egypt conducted bombing raids targeting Islamic State positions in Derna, Libya, escalating military actions against ISIS in the region.
• Ongoing Conflict in Donbass Despite an alleged ceasefire, intense fighting continued in the Donbass region of Ukraine. At least five Ukrainian Army soldiers were killed and 22 injured. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin accused pro-Russian forces of firing over 100 shots, while separatists claimed Ukrainian troops violated the ceasefire.
• Federal Court Halts Obama's Immigration Executive Order A Federal District Court judge in Brownsville, Texas, temporarily blocked President Barack Obama's November 2014 executive order on immigration, allowing Texas and 25 other states to file a lawsuit. The Department of Justice immediately indicated its intention to appeal the decision.
• Research on Cuban HIV Variant EBioMedicine published groundbreaking research from University of Leuven scientists detailing a newly discovered, aggressive Cuban strain of HIV that can rapidly progress to AIDS, potentially offering critical insights into viral mutation and transmission.
• Nigeria Recaptures Monguno from Boko Haram Nigerian military forces successfully seized the strategic town of Monguno, which had previously been captured by Boko Haram terrorists, representing a significant tactical victory in the ongoing insurgency.
• Severe Winter Storm Impacts Eastern United States A significant winter storm affected Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, leading to school closures, transport advisories, and emergency declarations. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reported disruptions in public transportation and power transmission.
• Hyundai and Kia Vehicle Recall Hyundai and its affiliate Kia announced plans to recall over 60,000 vehicles in South Korea, potentially addressing safety or performance concerns in their automotive lineup.
• CSX Train Collision in Mount Carbon, West Virginia A CSX train collided in Mount Carbon, West Virginia, causing large fires and significant damage to the surrounding area.
• Saint Kitts and Nevis General Election In a significant political shift, Saint Kitts and Nevis held its general election where the opposition Team Unity alliance, led by Timothy Harris, defeated the incumbent Labour Party led by Prime Minister Denzil Douglas, marking a potential change in the country's political landscape.

Events in 2015

February 16, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 2015

February 16, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 16, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8811 EUR
• 1 USD = 118.498 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6508 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2876 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2469 CAD

February 16, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• St Pauli - Greuther Furth : 0 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Eibar - Elche : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Brest - Nimes : 3 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Xanthi - Platanias : 0 - 0

February 16, 2015 was a Monday and it was the 47th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2015 can also be written as 2/16/2015 in the US and as 16/2/2015 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 2015 in February 2015 calendar

Famous people died on February 16, 2015:

• Lesley Gore

  Lesley Gore was an influential American pop singer of the 1960s, best known for her iconic hit songs 'It's My Party' and 'You Don't Own Me',...

• Lasse Braun

  Algerian-italian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1936).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on February 16th

February 16, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
2. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
3. Hozier - Take Me To Church
4. Maroon 5 - Sugar
5. Taylor Swift - Blank Space

February 16, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 2015 was FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Rihanna & Kanye West & Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds
2. Usher Featuring Juicy J - I Don't Mind
3. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown - Only
4. Big Sean Featuring E-40 - I Don't F**k With You
5. Beyonce - 7/11

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

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February 16, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 2015 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:39 am and setting at 04:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 03, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 2015

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Someone born on February 16, 2015 is:

10 years 2 months old,

or 122 months and 27 days old,

or 534 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3739 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 2015?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 16, 2015.

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