Saturday February 20, 2016: on this day

February 20, 2016 was the 51st day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 20, 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 20, 2016, who was born and died on February 20, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 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 20th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 20, 2016?


February 20, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 51st day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 2016 can also be written as 2/20/2016 in the US and as 20/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

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February 20, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 20, 2016:

  • Libyan civil war (2014-present). according to ivica dacic, serbia's foreign minister, two serbian embassy staff were abducted from libya in november 2015. they are believed to be among the dozens of people killed in yesterday's u.s. strike on an isil camp in sabratha. (reuters)around 14 people have been killed and 32 injured in fighting in benghazi's eastern city. the battles were fought between the libyan national army, islamist militants, and most notably in the boatni neighbourhood.
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  • Battles between the libyan national army (liban) and islamist militants in benghazi's eastern city left at least 14 dead and 32 others wounded.
  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present). al-qaeda militants seize control of ahwar, a southern yemeni city, in the abyan governorate.
  • War in afghanistan (2001-present: an american air force mq-9 reaper drone crashed at kandahar airfield, southern afghanistan.
  • The kandahar airfield, in southern afghanistan, was hit by a united states air force mq-9 reaper drone.
  • Fire at sea, an italian documentary about refugees, won the golden bear award for best film at the 66th berlin international film festival.
  • 2015-16 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone winston. hundreds of evacuation centers are activated in fiji when cyclone winston makes landfall on fiji's outer islands. it then heads towards islands with a higher population. (abc news australia). power outages are declared in many parts of fiji. a curfew is imposed at 6pm. (abc) cyclone winston is designated as the strongest storm ever recorded in the southern hemisphere and is declared a "state of natural catastrophe" for the next 30 day.
  • Cyclone winston: fiji activates hundreds of evacuation centers as cyclone winston lands in fiji's outer islands. it then heads towards larger islands with a higher population. (abc news australia). power outages are declared in many parts of fiji. a curfew is imposed at 6pm. (abc) cyclone winston is designated as the strongest storm ever recorded in the southern hemisphere and declared a "state of natural catastrophe" for the next 30 day.
  • As cyclone winston approaches fiji's outer islands, hundreds of evacuation centers are activated.
  • Fiji's many regions have a curfew at 6 p.m.
  • For the next 30 days, a "state of natural catastrophe" is declared with cyclone winston being classified as the strongest storm ever recorded in the southern hemisphere.
  • Turkey's president recep tayyip erdan declares that it is right to conduct operations in syria against terrorist organizations. ahmet davutoglu, prime minister of turkey, tells reporters that the only thing they expect from their u.s. ally "is to support turkey without any ifs or buts."
  • Peace process: the main opposition group in syria says that a temporary truce can be reached if russia and its allies "stop all fighting" in the war-torn nation. it seems unlikely that russian bombardments will stop.
  • According to the main opposition group in syria, a temporary truce could be possible if russia and its allies, the syrian government, "halt all fighting" within the war-torn country. it seems unlikely that russian bombardments will stop.
  • Jat protestors shut down 70% delhi's water supply, meaning that the indian city may run out of water before the weekend ends. fighting has claimed the lives of at least nine people. (the times of india).
  • Calais migrant crisis: french authorities offer up to 1000 migrants (mostly syrians and iraqis) until 8pm local on february 23rd to leave calais jungle camp. police will forcibly remove those who refuse to leave.
  • French authorities will allow up to 1000 migrants to calais jungle camp, mostly syrians or iraqis, to leave at 8pm local time on 23 feb. police will forcibly remove those who refuse to leave.
  • 2016 kalamazoo shootings - seven people were killed and another was injured in multiple shooting incidents that occurred in kalamazoo county, the american state michigan. later, a 45-year-old man was arrested in kalamazoo (rt).
  • In multiple shooting incidents that occurred in kalamazoo county, the american state michigan, seven people were killed and another was injured. in kalamazoo (rt), a 45-year-old man was arrested.
  • Bautzen, germany's saxony, sets fire to a planned refugee shelter.
  • Nevada voters participate in democratic party caucuses. hillary clinton wins against bernie sanders.
  • The american state of south carolina goes to the polls for its republican party primary. donald trump wins and ted cruz and marco rubio are in close competition for second. (2016 election central), (cnn),
  • After a disappointing performance in the south carolina primary, jeb bush, former governor of florida, suspends his campaign.
  • China's state council announced that liu shiyu will succeed xiao gang to the head of china's securities regulatory commission.
  • Ugandan general elections, 2016, yoweri museveni is declared winner with 60% of votes. european union observers claim that the election took place in an intimidating atmosphere.
  • With 60% of the votes, president yoweri museveni of uganda is declared the winner. european union observers claim that the election took place in an "intimidating environment".
  • Six people are killed and two injured in multiple shooting incidents in kalamazoo county, michigan.

February 20, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 20, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 20, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 1.3969 AUD
  • 1 USD = 0.9897 CHF
  • 1 USD = 18.12 MXN
  • 1 EUR = 1.5506 AUD
  • 1 EUR = 1.528 CAD

February 20, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Inter - Sampdoria : 3 - 1
  • Verona - Chievo : 3 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Kortrijk - St Truiden : 3 - 0
  • Lokeren - Genk : 0 - 0
  • Mouscron-Peruwelz - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 3 - 1
  • Standard - Charleroi : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Darmstadt : 3 - 1
  • Hertha - Wolfsburg : 1 - 1
  • Hoffenheim - Mainz : 3 - 2
  • Ingolstadt - Werder Bremen : 2 - 0
  • M'gladbach - FC Koln : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Heidenheim : 2 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - Braunschweig : 2 - 2
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February 20, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th 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 20, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 20, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 20, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 20, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:49 pm and setting at 05:52 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 20, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford

    American model.

  • Ivana Trump
    Ivana Trump

    Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown

    Scottish member of parliament.

  • Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    American entrepreneur and heiress.

  • Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor

    Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill

    American actress.

  • Lauren Ambrose
    Lauren Ambrose

    Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.

  • Robert Altman
    Robert Altman

    American film producer.

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February 20, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years and 28 days old,

or 96 months and 28 days old,

or 421 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2950 days old,

if you were born on February 20, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 2016?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 20, 2016.

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February 20, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 20, 2016:

  • Graziella Maggi

    Italian chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Fernando Cardenal

    Nicaraguan priest and politician (b. 1934).

  • Nando Yosu
  • Kim Seong-jip
  • Muhamed Mujić

What famous deaths happened on February 20th?

Famous deaths on February 20th:

  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee

    American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.

  • Dick York
    Dick York

    American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • John Raitt
    John Raitt

    American actor, singer, and recording artist.

  • Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp

    American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.

  • Max Schreck
    Max Schreck

    German actor (born 1879).

  • Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall

    Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.

  • Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram

    Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Milderd Dresselhaus

    Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.

  • Fredderick Douglass

    Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.

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February 20, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on February 20, 2016:

  • World Day of Social Justice
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February 20, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 20, 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 20, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 2016 was Pillowtalk by Zayn, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 20, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 20, 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 20, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 2016 was Summer Sixteen by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 20, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 20, 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 20, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 20, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 20, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 20, 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 20, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 20, 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 20, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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 20, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 20, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

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

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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 20, 2016?

On February 20, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 2016?

On February 20, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 20, 2016?

On February 20, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 20th?

February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
  • 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.

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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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