What happened on Wednesday February 16, 2022?

Here's what happened on February 16, 2022:

• Remington Settles Sandy Hook Lawsuit Remington Arms agreed to a landmark $73 million settlement with families of victims from the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. This settlement was a significant moment in legal accountability for gun manufacturers.
• Remington Settles Sandy Hook Lawsuit Remington Arms agreed to a landmark $73 million settlement with families of victims from the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. This settlement was a significant moment in legal accountability for gun manufacturers.
• Arrest of Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, the former President of Honduras, was arrested on drug trafficking charges and was awaiting a potential extradition to the United States. This high-profile arrest signaled significant legal consequences for a former head of state.
• Arrest of Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, the former President of Honduras, was arrested on drug trafficking charges and was awaiting a potential extradition to the United States. This high-profile arrest signaled significant legal consequences for a former head of state.
• UN Report on Global Pollution Deaths A groundbreaking UN report revealed that pollution-related deaths globally exceed COVID-19 pandemic fatalities, with at least 9 million premature deaths annually. The report highlighted the severe health impacts of pollution from pesticides, plastics, and electronic waste.
• UN Report on Global Pollution Deaths A groundbreaking UN report revealed that pollution-related deaths globally exceed COVID-19 pandemic fatalities, with at least 9 million premature deaths annually. The report highlighted the severe health impacts of pollution from pesticides, plastics, and electronic waste.
• 2022 Brazil Floods and Landslides in Petrópolis A devastating natural disaster struck Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, where at least 117 people lost their lives due to severe mudslides and flooding. This catastrophic event marked the heaviest rainfall recorded in the city since 1932, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life.
• 2022 Brazil Floods and Landslides in Petrópolis A devastating natural disaster struck Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, where at least 117 people lost their lives due to severe mudslides and flooding. This catastrophic event marked the heaviest rainfall recorded in the city since 1932, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life.
• Record COVID-19 Cases in South Korea South Korea recorded an unprecedented 90,443 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, elevating the nationwide total confirmed cases to 1.55 million. This surge highlighted the ongoing challenges of managing the pandemic across different regions.
• Record COVID-19 Cases in South Korea South Korea recorded an unprecedented 90,443 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, elevating the nationwide total confirmed cases to 1.55 million. This surge highlighted the ongoing challenges of managing the pandemic across different regions.
• San Francisco School Board Recall San Francisco voters overwhelmingly recalled three school board members, with over 70% supporting the recall due to their handling of the coronavirus crisis. This action reflected growing public dissatisfaction with pandemic-era educational policies.
• San Francisco School Board Recall San Francisco voters overwhelmingly recalled three school board members, with over 70% supporting the recall due to their handling of the coronavirus crisis. This action reflected growing public dissatisfaction with pandemic-era educational policies.
• COVID-19 Surge in Indonesia Indonesia experienced a significant COVID-19 outbreak, reporting a record 64,718 new cases for the second consecutive day. This surge brought the nationwide total confirmed cases to 4.96 million, underscoring the ongoing challenges of the global pandemic.
• Ottawa Police Chief Resigns Peter Sloly resigned as Ottawa Police Chief following intense criticism of the police response to the Freedom Convoy trucker protests against COVID-19 restrictions. This resignation highlighted the political tensions surrounding pandemic-related protests.
• Ottawa Police Chief Resigns Peter Sloly resigned as Ottawa Police Chief following intense criticism of the police response to the Freedom Convoy trucker protests against COVID-19 restrictions. This resignation highlighted the political tensions surrounding pandemic-related protests.
• COVID-19 Surge in Indonesia Indonesia experienced a significant COVID-19 outbreak, reporting a record 64,718 new cases for the second consecutive day. This surge brought the nationwide total confirmed cases to 4.96 million, underscoring the ongoing challenges of the global pandemic.
• Al-Shabab Attack in Mogadishu Al-Shabab militants launched a violent attack on several police stations and security checkpoints in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in at least five deaths, including two children. This incident underscored the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Al-Shabab Attack in Mogadishu Al-Shabab militants launched a violent attack on several police stations and security checkpoints in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in at least five deaths, including two children. This incident underscored the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• COVID-19 Spike in Malaysia Malaysia reported a substantial increase in COVID-19 cases, with 27,831 new infections in a 24-hour period. This brought the country's total confirmed cases to 3.11 million, reflecting the continued global impact of the pandemic.
• Robert Califf Confirmed as FDA Commissioner The U.S. Senate confirmed Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug Administration, returning him to a role he previously held from 2016 to 2017. This appointment was significant for ongoing public health policy and pharmaceutical regulation.
• COVID-19 Spike in Malaysia Malaysia reported a substantial increase in COVID-19 cases, with 27,831 new infections in a 24-hour period. This brought the country's total confirmed cases to 3.11 million, reflecting the continued global impact of the pandemic.
• Robert Califf Confirmed as FDA Commissioner The U.S. Senate confirmed Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug Administration, returning him to a role he previously held from 2016 to 2017. This appointment was significant for ongoing public health policy and pharmaceutical regulation.
• Switzerland Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions Switzerland made a significant policy shift by lifting almost all COVID-19-related restrictions. Citizens were no longer required to show vaccine certificates for public venue entry, based on growing confidence that infection rates were becoming decoupled from hospitalization rates.
• Switzerland Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions Switzerland made a significant policy shift by lifting almost all COVID-19-related restrictions. Citizens were no longer required to show vaccine certificates for public venue entry, based on growing confidence that infection rates were becoming decoupled from hospitalization rates.
• Israeli Missile Strike in Syria Syrian state media reported an Israeli missile strike on the town of Zakiyah, continuing the complex geopolitical tensions in the region. No casualties were immediately reported from this incident.
• Israeli Missile Strike in Syria Syrian state media reported an Israeli missile strike on the town of Zakiyah, continuing the complex geopolitical tensions in the region. No casualties were immediately reported from this incident.
• Fatal Shark Attack in Sydney, Australia A tragic shark attack occurred off Little Bay, Sydney, resulting in a man's death. This incident was particularly notable as it was the first fatal shark attack in Sydney since 1963. Eyewitness reports suggested the shark was approximately 4.5 meters (15 feet) long, highlighting the rare but dangerous marine wildlife encounters.
• Fatal Shark Attack in Sydney, Australia A tragic shark attack occurred off Little Bay, Sydney, resulting in a man's death. This incident was particularly notable as it was the first fatal shark attack in Sydney since 1963. Eyewitness reports suggested the shark was approximately 4.5 meters (15 feet) long, highlighting the rare but dangerous marine wildlife encounters.
• Death of Last Yahgan Language Speaker Cristina Calderón, the last full-blooded Yahgan and final native speaker of the Yahgan language, passed away in Chile. Her death marks a significant cultural and linguistic loss, representing the end of a unique indigenous heritage.
• Death of Last Yahgan Language Speaker Cristina Calderón, the last full-blooded Yahgan and final native speaker of the Yahgan language, passed away in Chile. Her death marks a significant cultural and linguistic loss, representing the end of a unique indigenous heritage.

Events in 2022

February 16, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 16, 2022 was a Wednesday and it was the 47th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2022 can also be written as 2/16/2022 in the US and as 16/2/2022 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 2022 in February 2022 calendar

Famous people died on February 16, 2022:

• Cristina Calderón
• Gail Halvorsen
• Michel Deguy
• Luigi De Magistris
• Gérard Moss
• Orazio Gnerre

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

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February 16, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 2022 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 2022 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, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:31 pm and setting at 07:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 2022 while the next full moon would come on Mar 18, 2022.

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Someone born on February 16, 2022 is:

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