What happened on Thursday February 18, 2016?

Here's what happened on February 18, 2016:

• Historic US-Cuba Relations Milestone President Barack Obama announced a groundbreaking visit to Cuba, set to make him the first American president to visit the country since 1928. This visit symbolized a significant thawing of long-standing diplomatic tensions.
• Kurdish-Turkish Conflict Escalation A roadside bomb targeted a Turkish military convoy in Diyarbakir Province, killing six soldiers. In retaliation, the Turkish Air Force conducted bombing raids on Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) bases in Iraqi Kurdistan, further intensifying the ongoing conflict.
• North Korea Terrorism Threat Warning South Korea's National Intelligence Service issued a critical security alert, warning that North Korea was planning potential terrorist attacks. The threat reportedly included targets such as shopping malls, exhibition centers, power stations, and subway systems, with direct orders allegedly coming from Kim Jong-un.
• Ethnic Violence in South Sudan Severe ethnic tensions erupted at a United Nations peacekeeping facility in Malakal, with Shilluk and Dinka youths engaging in a three-hour violent confrontation. Médecins Sans Frontières reported at least 18 fatalities, including two of their own South Sudanese staff members, and dozens of wounded.
• Russian-Backed Syrian Army Advances During the ongoing Syrian Civil War, the Russian Air Force provided crucial support to the Syrian Army, enabling them to capture the strategic town of Kinsabba in northwestern Latakia Governorate.
• Venezuela's Economic Crisis Deepens In response to severe economic challenges, Venezuela made a significant economic policy shift by raising gasoline prices for the first time in 20 years, signaling the depth of the country's financial struggles.
• Xenophobic Incident in Germany A disturbing display of xenophobia occurred when a mob blocked a refugee bus in Clausnitz, Saxony, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding refugee integration in Germany.
• Pope Francis Comments on Zika Virus Contraception In a nuanced statement addressing the Zika virus outbreak, Pope Francis suggested that contraceptives might be permissible as the 'lesser evil', referencing a historical precedent set by Pope Paul VI regarding contraception in cases of rape.
• Deadly Bus Collision in Ghana A tragic road accident occurred when a bus collided head-on with a truck, resulting in the deaths of at least 71 people. The incident highlights the ongoing road safety challenges in Ghana.
• Nike Drops Manny Pacquiao Over LGBT Comments Nike, Inc. terminated its endorsement contract with boxer Manny Pacquiao following controversial comments he made about LGBT people, demonstrating corporate social responsibility and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.

Events in 2016

February 18, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 18, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 18, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $98.84
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.33
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.30
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $130.00

Exchange Rates on February 18, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.8999 EUR
• 1 USD = 113.316 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6978 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3979 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3726 CAD

February 18, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 49th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 2016 can also be written as 2/18/2016 in the US and as 18/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 2016 in February 2016 calendar

February 18, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 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 18, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 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 18th is Aquarius.

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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 18, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 2016 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 18, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 01:53 pm and setting at 04:29 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 18, 2016

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Someone born on February 18, 2016 is:

9 years 2 months old,

or 110 months and 26 days old,

or 481 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3373 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 2016?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 18, 2016.

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