Thursday February 16, 2017: on this day
February 16, 2017 was the 47th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 16, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 16, 2017, who was born and died on February 16, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. Beauty and the Beast, directed by Bill Condon), TV series (e.g. White Rabbit Project) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 16th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 16, 2017?
- February 16, 2017: What happened on that day?
- February 16, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 16, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 16, 2017?
- February 16, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 16, 2017: What famous people died on that day?
- February 16, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 16, 2017: Number 1 song on that day
- February 16, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 16, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 16, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 16, 2017?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 2017?
- Who was the Pope on February 16, 2017?
What day of the week was February 16, 2017?
February 16, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 16, 2017 can also be written as 2/16/2017 in the US and as 16/2/2017 in UK and Europe.
February 16, 2017: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 16, 2017:
- 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),
- Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 48 people are killed when a car bomb explodes at a shi'ite neighborhood in baghdad. the bombing was claimed by isil.
- 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: myanmar's military claims that it has ended its "clearance operation" against the rohingya population in rakhine state. the united nations believes this may amount to ethnic cleansing or crimes against humanity.
- According to myanmar's military it has ended its "clearance opera" against the rohingya population in rakhine state. the united nations claims that this may amount to ethnic cleansing or crimes against humanity.
- Yemeni civil war (2015-present). at least eight children and women are killed in an air raid that targeted a funeral held in a village north sana'a. the attack is being blamed by the saudi-led coalition by the houthis.
- Venezuelan protests. venezuela's supreme tribunal of justice confirms the 13-year-old, 9-month-plus sentence of leopoldo lopez, founder of popular will, for inciting violence via "subliminal message" during the 2014 antigovernment protests that saw 43 deaths. yesterday, president donald trump met lilian tintori lopez's wife and demanded that venezuela free lopez immediately.
- The supreme tribunal of justice of venezuela upholds the 13 year, 9 month-plus sentence of leopoldo lopez, founder of popular will, for inciting violence via "subliminal message" at the 2014 antigovernment protests, where 43 people were murdered. yesterday, president donald trump met lilian tintori, lopez's wife and demanded that venezuela free lopez immediately.
- U.s. immigration suspension order: legal challenges: the u.s. justice department informs the ninth circuit court of appeals it will not seek further action from the court as this executive order is soon to be replaced with a new one. justice stated that they anticipate the ninth circuit ruling to be overturned once the new executive orders are issued.
- The u.s. justice department informs the ninth circuit court of appeals it will not seek further action from the court as this executive order is soon to be replaced with a new one. justice stated that they anticipate the ninth circuit ruling to be overturned once the new executive orders are issued.
- Philippine presidential election 2016, 2016: the supreme court of the philippines permits the electoral protest of the defeated candidate bongbong marcos, against philippine vice president leni roberto, to continue.
- The supreme court of the philippines permits the continuation of the electoral protest of bongbong marcos, the defeated candidate, against leni robredo, the philippine vice president.
- Officials from the united nations announce the establishment of a new geneva team to investigate war crimes, crimes versus humanity and genocide in the syrian civil war. this is to help prepare for future prosecutions.
- Donald trump's cabinet: the u.s. president donald trump appoints alexander acosta, former member of the national labor relations board, florida international university college of law, to be secretary of labor. yesterday, andy puzder was resigned as the president's first nominee.
- Donald trump's political appointments: the u.s. senate confirms 51-49 that congressman mick mulvaney will head the office of management and budget.
- U.s. immigration suspension, day without immigrants: hundreds of restaurants and other businesses in u.s. cities close their doors after activists called on immigrants to stay home from work, avoid shopping or eating out, and skip classes thursday for #adaywithoutimmigrants, to protest the president's immigration reforms and highlight the immigrant community's contributions to the united states.
- Hundreds of restaurants and other businesses in u.s. cities close their doors after activists called on immigrants to stay home from work, avoid shopping or eating out, and skip classes thursday for #adaywithoutimmigrants, to protest the president's immigration reforms and highlight the immigrant community's contributions to the united states.
February 16, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on February 16, 2017:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.12
- Apple AAPL: opens at $135.67
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.74
- General Electric GE: opens at $30.35
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $181.45
Exchange Rates on February 16, 2017:
- 1 USD = 0.9371 EUR
- 1 USD = 113.299 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.8009 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.2997 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.3071 CAD
February 16, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.
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, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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February 16, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 16, 2017 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 10:26 pm and setting at 10:24 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 2017.
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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.
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February 16, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 7 years 2 months old,
or 86 months and 11 days old,
or 375 weeks and 2 days old,
or 2627 days old,
if you were born on February 16, 2017.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 2017?
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, 2017?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 16, 2017.
February 16, 2017: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 16, 2017:
- Brenda Buttner
Brenda Buttner was an American television journalist and host of the Fox News Channel program Bulls and Bears.
- Josef Augusta
- Dick Bruna
- Jannis Kounellis
- Bengt Gustavsson
- George Steele
- Richard Keir Pethick Pankhurst
- Richard Pankhurst
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).
- Elyse Knox
Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").
- Len Lesser
American actor (born in 1922).
- Markes Shaw
Famous playwright and novelist.
- Yun Dong-ju
Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.
- Chien-Shiung Wu
Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
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February 16, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 16, 2017:
- Remembrance of Lambertus
- Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
- Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)
Saints celebrated on February 16, 2017:
- Saint Juliana
- Saint Lucilla
- Saint Jeremias
- Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
February 16, 2017: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 16, 2017 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, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
February 16, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 16, 2017 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:
- Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
- Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
- Zayn / Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)
- Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
- The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
February 16, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
February 16, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 16, 2017 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:
- Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert - Bad And Boujee
- Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things
- The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
- Drake - Fake Love
- Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
February 16, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 16, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
February 16, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 16, 2017 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:
- Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
- Shakira Featuring Maluma - Chantaje
- Nicky Jam - El Amante
- Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
- Zion & Lennox Featuring J Balvin - Otra Vez
February 16, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 16, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 16, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 16, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
February 16, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 16, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 16, 2017?
On February 16, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 2017?
On February 16, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 16, 2017?
On February 16, 2017 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about February 16th?
February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on February 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
- 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),
What happened in 2017?
2017 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
- At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
- At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),
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What was the calendar for February 2017?
February 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.