Saturday February 16, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 2/16/2019, UK date format: 16/2/2019

February 16th, 2019 was the 47th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Aquarius. The day of the week was Saturday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019 while The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Enemy Within.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at February 16 across the years or at February 2019 calendar.

February 16, 2019 Events

What happened on February 16, 2019?

Historical Events

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.
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.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces has taken control of Al-Baghuz Fawqani after the surrender of ISIL militants.
Sinai insurgency: Militants attacked a checkpoint at the army in Sinai Peninsula, killing and injuring 15. Although 11 people are believed to have been killed, it has yet to be confirmed. Seven militants were also killed in the attack.
Militants attacked an army checkpoint on the Sinai Peninsula, injuring and killing 15. Although 11 people are believed to have been killed, it has yet to be confirmed. Seven militants were also killed in the attack.
Boko Haram suicide bombers, and a gunman, killed 8 people and injured 15 others in an attack in Maiduguri (Nigeria), on September 27, 2015. The attackers were all later killed.
Afghanistan War: 32 Afghan border security personnel are killed in an attack by the Taliban in Kandahar (Afghanistan).
Taliban attack kills 32 Afghan border security personnel in Kandahar (Afghanistan).
After two mines in Battlefields, Zimbabwe were flooded on Tuesday, at least 24 miners were found dead. Several others are still missing.
2019 Nigerian General Election: Due to violent incidents during the campaign, voting in Nigeria is being delayed for one week.
Due to violent incidents during the run-up to the election, voting in Nigeria is delayed for one week.
2019 North Korea-United States Hanoi Summit Vietnam - North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un will arrive in Vietnam on Feb 25, ahead of the second summit between the leaders on February 27-28 in Hanoi.
North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un will arrive in Vietnam on Feb 25, ahead of the second summit between the leaders in Hanoi on February 27-28.
Venezuela's 2019 presidential crisis: United States Air Force C-17s arrive at Cucuta, near the Colombian-Venezuela border. The aircraft are loaded with humanitarian aid for Venezuela.
United States Air Force C-17s Land at Cucuta, Colombia-Venezuela Border. The aircraft are loaded with humanitarian aid for Venezuela.
Donald Trump makes political appointments: Heather Nauert, State Department spokesperson, withdraws from consideration to be the U.S. ambassador at the United Nations. Jonathan Cohen has been in this position since Nikki Haley's resignation on January 1, 2019.
Heather Nauert, spokesperson for the State Department, has withdrawn from consideration for the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations nomination. Jonathan Cohen has been in this position since Nikki Haley's resignation on January 1, 2019.
The Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina hosts the NBA All-Star Weekend.
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February 16, 2019 Famous Birthdays

Other February 16th famous birthdays

Valérie Trierweiler
French journalist and political activist, she is the partner of President FranASSois Hollande.
The Weeknd
R&B Singer.
Eckhart Tolle
Author.
Valentino Rossi
He is an Italian motorcycle racer and holds the first place in all-time 500cc/MotoGP race wins standings.

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February 16, 2019 Famous Deaths

Who died on February 16, 2019?

Other February 16th famous deaths

Lila Kedrova
Russian-born actress (Born 1918).
Marceline Day
American actress (Born in 1908).
Brownie McGhee
American blues guitarist, who dies at 81 years old (born 1915).
Angela Carter
British novelist, Magic Toyshop, dies at 51.

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February 16, 2019 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aquarius

Aquarius personality

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

Personality of February born