What happened on Wednesday February 17, 2016?

Here's what happened on February 17, 2016:

• Germany Calls for Syria No-Fly Zone Germany demanded a no-fly zone in northern Syria to help end the civil war and reduce refugee flows. Similar requests have been made by Turkey and other countries throughout the five-year conflict. Russia, however, refused to accept this strategy without Syria's explicit permission.
• Apple Challenges iPhone Encryption Order Apple Inc. announced its intention to appeal a court ruling that would require creating a backdoor to an iPhone 5C belonging to Syed Farook, who was responsible for the 2015 San Bernardino attacks. This case represents a significant moment in the ongoing debate about digital privacy and law enforcement access.
• Ankara Bombing A devastating terrorist attack occurred when military vehicles were targeted by a car bomb outside a Turkish Armed Forces barracks in Ankara, Turkey. The explosion killed at least 29 people and injured 61 others. Initial investigations suggested the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), an outlawed group, was responsible for the attack.
• Suicide Bombing in Yemen A suicide bomber attacked a Yemeni Army base in Aden, killing at least 13 soldiers loyal to ousted President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack, further highlighting the ongoing instability in Yemen.
• US Stealth Fighters Deployed in South Korea In response to North Korea's recent provocative rocket launch, the United States deployed four stealth fighters near Osan Air Base. The aircraft were accompanied by South Korean and American jets, demonstrating a strong military presence and solidarity between the two allied nations.
• RAF Intercepts Russian Bombers Royal Air Force Typhoon jets intercepted two Russian Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bombers approaching UK airspace over the North Sea. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and military posturing between Russia and NATO countries.
• Iran Oil Production Strategy Iran announced its intention to increase crude oil production to pre-sanction levels, a move that would directly challenge OPEC's ongoing efforts to limit global oil output. This strategy reflects Iran's economic recovery and desire to regain market share following the lifting of international sanctions.
• Bombardier Massive Job Cuts Bombardier Inc., the Canadian multinational aerospace and transport company, announced a significant global workforce reduction of 7,000 jobs over the next two years. This restructuring includes over 1,000 job cuts in the United Kingdom, signaling challenges in the aerospace and transportation industries.
• Hungary-Russia Diplomatic Meeting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. During the meeting, Orban advocated for normalizing Russia's relations with the European Union, while Putin described Hungary as an 'old and faithful friend', highlighting the complex diplomatic dynamics between Russia and EU member states.

Events in 2016

February 17, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 2016

February 17, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 17, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.65
• Apple AAPL: opens at $96.67
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.49
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.14
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.71

Exchange Rates on February 17, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8982 EUR
• 1 USD = 114.099 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3937 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3689 CAD

February 17, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sp Gijon - Barcelona : 1 - 3

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Levadeiakos - Atromitos : 1 - 1

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Besiktas - Mersin Idman Yurdu : 1 - 0

February 17, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 48th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 2016 can also be written as 2/17/2016 in the US and as 17/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 2016 in February 2016 calendar

Famous people died on February 17, 2016:

• Mohamed Hassanein Heikal

  Prominent Egyptian journalist, political commentator, and influential writer who was a close confidant of President Gamal Abdel Nasser and...

• Andy Ganteaume

  Trinidadian cricketer (b. 1921).

• Claude Jeancolas

  French historian, author, and journalist (b. 1949).

• Muhammad Hassaneyn Haykal

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 2016 was Pillowtalk by Zayn, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Zayn - Pillowtalk
2. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
3. Justin Bieber - Sorry
4. twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
5. Adele - Hello

February 17, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 2016 was Summer Sixteen by Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Drake - Summer Sixteen
2. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
3. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
4. Alessia Cara - Here
5. The Weeknd - In The Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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February 17, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 2016 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 17, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 12:58 pm and setting at 03:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 2016

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Someone born on February 17, 2016 is:

9 years 2 months old,

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or 482 weeks

or 3374 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 2016?

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