Friday February 19, 2016: on this day

February 19, 2016 was the 50th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 19, 2016 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 19, 2016, who was born and died on February 19, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 19, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Pillowtalk by Zayn), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Born This Way) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 19th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 19, 2016?


February 19, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 50th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 2016 can also be written as 2/19/2016 in the US and as 19/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

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February 19, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 19, 2016:

  • Libyan civil war (2014-present), military intervention against isil: united states air force warplanes conduct airstrikes in western libya on isil, near the tunisian border. according to reports, at least 38 people were killed.
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  • Boko haram insurgency - two suicide bombers attack a northern cameroon market and kill at least 24 people. they also injure 112 more.
  • At least 24 people are killed and 112 injured in a suicide bomber attack at a northern cameroon market.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine (2015 to present): three palestinian attackers are killed in separate attacks against israeli security forces in jerusalem, west bank.
  • In separate attacks on israeli security forces, three palestinian attackers are killed in jerusalem and west bank.
  • Syrian civil war: kurdish-led syrian democratic forces take control of al-shaddadah, a nearby oilfield in syria’s north-east al-hasakah governorate. this follows heavy clashes against isil militants. (the independent). saudi arabia's foreign minister al-jubeir foresees that the "moderate opposition" will receive surface-to-air missiles, thereby changing the power balance, "like they did with afghanistan."
  • After heavy fighting with isil militants, the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces take control of al-shaddadah.
  • Saudi arabia's foreign minister adel al-jubeir foresees that the "moderate opposition" will receive surface-to-air missiles, changing the balance of power "like they did with afghanistan".
  • Harper lee, an american author, dies at the ripe old age of 89.
  • Umberto eco, a philosopher and author from italy, dies at the age 84.
  • Yahoo inc. has announced that it has established a committee consisting of independent directors to explore strategic alternatives, including the sale of its core internet company.
  • William c. dudley has been reappointed president of the federal reserve bank of new york, for a further five-year term.
  • 2015-16 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone winston moves towards fiji at category 5. it is expected that it will make landfall saturday.
  • Cyclone winston is heading towards fiji at category 5 strength. it is expected that it will make landfall saturday.
  • Zika virus outbreak: south africa has seen the first zika virus case.
  • The u.s. consumer product safety commission requires manufacturers of hoverboards (self-balancing scooters) to make sure their products are safe. if they don't, the product could be subject to recall or seizure at ports. elliot kaye, chairman of the cpsc, tells nbc news that no hoverboard on the market currently meets these standards.
  • John key, the new zealand prime minister, has stated that his country will accept some asylum seekers from asia and the middle east. these people are currently held in detention camps on poor pacific island countries. currenty, there are 267 asylum seekers in australia seeking medical treatment. some of them may be accompanied by their relatives. they will be returning to nauru's detention camp. australia is wary of the offer as it may encourage people smugglers.
  • European migrant crisis: serbia has closed its southern border to macedonia for migrants from non-affected countries as part of its efforts to stop illegal immigration.
  • As part of efforts to stop illegal immigration, serbia has closed its southern border to macedonia.
  • Referendum on united kingdom membership in the european union: leaders of the european union unanimously endorse reforms that will keep the united kingdom within the bloc of 28 nations before the scheduled 23 june 2016 referendum about continuing eu membership.
  • Christiana figueres is the un framework convention on climate change's executive secretary. she will be stepping down in july after her term ends.
  • The united states department of justice files an order for apple inc. to comply to a court order that the fbi hacks a phone belonging to an attacker in the 2015 san bernardino attacks.
  • John mcafee, the creator of mcafee, inc.'s anti-virus software and former ceo, offers to unlock an iphone belonging to san bernardino attacker syed farook, for the fbi, for free. this was after apple inc. refused a court order to unlock it. mcafee stated that "it will take us three months" and provided access to a supercomputer in an article published on business insider.
  • Ugandan general elections, 2016,: kizza besigye, the opposition leader is again detained just before a scheduled press conference. police storm besigye’s forum for democratic change headquarters and use tear gas against fdc supporters. partially, the electoral commission shows a lead for yoweri museveni, incumbent president.
  • Just before a planned press conference, opposition leader kizza besigye was again detained. besigye's forum for democratic change headquarters is raided by police who use tear gas against fdc supporters. partially, the electoral commission shows a lead for yoweri museveni, incumbent president.
  • Two kosovo opposition lawmakers disrupted today's session by hurling tear gas into the room to protest recent changes that gave the country's serb minorities greater power and demanded the resignation of the government and snap elections.
  • Indian police reports that at least one person was killed and 20 others were injured in violent protests by the jat agricultural group in rohtak, india for a 10% increase in their caste quota (affirmative actions).
  • United states congressional elections 2016, 2016: north carolina's supreme court denied its request to use the current map of the district. the deadline has passed for the court-ordered reapportionment by the state legislature of its congressional voting areas. from march 15, 2016, the date for the congressional primaries has been rescheduled for june 7, 2016.
  • The north carolina supreme court denied north carolina's request for the current district map. this means that the deadline has passed for the court-ordered reapportionment to its congressional voting districts. from march 15, 2016, the date for the congressional primaries has been rescheduled for june 7, 2016.

February 19, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 19, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 19, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.19
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $96.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.97
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.94
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $132.36

Exchange Rates on February 19, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8983 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.603 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6941 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3967 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3764 CAD

February 19, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Juventus : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Westerlo : 6 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Hamburg : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Greuther Furth - Duisburg : 1 - 1
  • RB Leipzig - Union Berlin : 3 - 0
  • St Pauli - Frankfurt FSV : 1 - 3
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February 19, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 19, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 19th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 19, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 19, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 19, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 02:50 pm and setting at 05:13 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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Who was born on February 19, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on February 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 19th:

  • Smokey Robinson
    Smokey Robinson

    Smokey robinson is a legendary american singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his role as the founder and frontman of the motown...

  • Victoria Justice
    Victoria Justice

    American singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer.

  • Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels

    Jeff daniels is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as dumb and dumber and the squid and the whale.

  • Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro

    Benicio del toro is a puerto rican actor known for his roles in films such as traffic, sicario, and the usual suspects.

  • Merle Oberon
    Merle Oberon

    Eurasian-american actress, who appeared in more than 20 films, including "the private life of henry viii," 33, "over the moon," 1937 and...

  • Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin

    American actor, television and film.

  • Stephen Nichols
    Stephen Nichols

    American actor.

  • Leslie Ash
    Leslie Ash

    English actress.

  • Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone

    English actor, singer and producer.

  • Carson McCullers
    Carson McCullers

    American short story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet (d. 1967).

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February 19, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 1 month old,

or 97 months

or 421 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2951 days old,

if you were born on February 19, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 19, 2016?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 19th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 19, 2016.

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February 19, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 19, 2016:

  • Harper Lee

    American novelist best known for her 1960 novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

  • Aloysuis Eco

    Italian author known for his intellectual novels like 'The Name of the Rose'.

  • Lee Harper

    Author of the classic novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird.

  • Samuel Willenberg

    Polish-israeli sculptor and painter (d. 2016).

  • Chiaki Morosawa

    Japanese anime screenwriter (b. 1959).

  • Umberto Eco

    Italian novelist, literary critic, and philosopher (d. 2016).

  • Carla Cerati
  • Guglielmo Colussi
  • Freddie Goodwin
  • Moha ou-Lhoussein Achiban

What famous deaths happened on February 19th?

Famous deaths on February 19th:

  • Adolfo Celi
    Adolfo Celi

    Italian stage actor and husky character actor.

  • Janet Blair
    Janet Blair

    American actress.

  • Lydia Shum
    Lydia Shum

    Actress and comedian from hong kong (d. 2008).

  • Billy Mitchell
    Billy Mitchell

    Born in france, an american military man who was the youngest ever general staff officer and, by 1920, a brigadier general.

  • Deng Xiaoping

    A chinese politician, a thrice-purged patriarch of the communist party who had a profound impact on chinese politics for three decades.

  • Charl Lagerfeld

    Iconic fashion designer known for his work at Chanel and Fendi.

  • Josabeth Siddall

    Josabeth Siddall was a Pre-Raphaelite artist and model, best known for her work with the painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

  • Merville MacGill

    Canadian journalist known for her work in social justice and women's rights.

  • Antino D'Agata

    Italian painter known for his vibrant landscapes.

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February 19, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 19, 2016:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Pisces
  • Astrology: Can also be last day of sun sign Aquarius depending on the time of birth and the astrologer's viewpoint.
  • Chaoflux (Discordianism)
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February 19, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 19, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 15th and February 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 19, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 2016 was Pillowtalk by Zayn, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 19, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 19, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pillowtalk
  2. - Love Yourself
  3. - Sorry
  4. - Stressed Out
  5. - Hello

February 19, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 2016 was Summer Sixteen by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 19, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 19, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Summer Sixteen
  2. - Work
  3. - Me, Myself & I
  4. - Here
  5. - In The Night

February 19, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 19, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 19, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 19, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - Solo Con Verte
  3. - Hasta El Amanecer
  4. - El Perdon
  5. - Borro Cassette

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February 19, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 19, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

February 19, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 19, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Born This Way

Born This Way

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Shaun Kadlec

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Fuller House

Fuller House

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

February 19, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 19, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on February 19, 2016?

On February 19, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 19, 2016?

On February 19, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 19, 2016?

On February 19, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 19th?

February 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency in egypt (2013)-present: sixteen militants were killed in two raids on egypt's sinai peninsula. the raids also include explosives and weapons.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 44 people were killed in air strikes by the syrian air force on rebel-held eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war and battle of mosul: u.s.-backed iraqi forces launched an operation to take back control of western mosul under isil militants, according to haider al-abadi, prime minister of iraq. according to the united nations, humanitarian agencies have been established in the older parts of the city, where food and fuel supplies are already low, running water is scarce and electricity is not reliable for many of the 800,000.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for February 2016?

February 2016 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.

Discover how February 2016 calendar looked like.

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