Sunday February 21, 2016: on this day

February 21, 2016 was the 52nd day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 21, 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 21, 2016, who was born and died on February 21, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 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 21st, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 21, 2016?


February 21, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 2016 can also be written as 2/21/2016 in the US and as 21/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

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February 21, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 2016:

  • Syrian civil war: february 2016, homs bombings: two bomb explosions struck the syrian city homs, killing at least 57 and injuring more than 100 others. the islamic state of iraq and the levant takes responsibility. (reuters) (afp via daily mail] (bbc) february 2016 sayyidah zaynab bombings: a series of bombings occurred in sayyidah zaynab in damascus, rif dimashq governorate. at least 83 people were killed and 178 were injured. isil claims again responsibility.
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  • February 2016 sayyidah zaynab bombings: at least 83% of the victims were killed in bombings that took place in sayyidah zaynab in damascus, rif dimashq governorate. isil claims again responsibility.
  • A series of bombings targeting sayyidah zaynab in damascus, rif dimashq governorate has resulted in at least 83 deaths and 178 injuries. isil claims again responsibility.
  • Libyan civil war (2014-present). the libyan national army claims it has taken control over ajdabiya, as well as several other areas in benghazi, following heavy clashes against islamist militant groups.
  • After heavy clashes against islamist militants, the libyan national army claims it has taken control over ajdabiya as well as several other areas in benghazi.
  • 2016 pampore standoff: an islamic terrorist group opened fire on indian armed forces troops in pampore, jammu & kashmir, india for the second day. five soldiers and one civilian were killed.
  • For the second day consecutive, a group of islamic terrorists opened fire on indian armed forces soldiers in pampore, jammu & kashmir, india. five soldiers and one civilian were killed.
  • Two devotees who attempted to intervene are injured in a temple in panchagarh district, northern bangladesh. a hindu priest is killed and another two are hurt. the islamic state of iraq and the levant claim responsibility.
  • 2015-16 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone winston: five people have been reported to be dead, and entire villages were destroyed by cyclone winston in fiji.
  • European migration crisis: greece claims macedonia has shut down its borders to afghan migrants.
  • Insurgency in maghreb (2002-present). germany may send troops to tunisia in order to train the tunisian army against islamist militants.
  • The peace process in the syrian civil war: u.s. secretary john kerry said that a tentative ceasefire was reached with russian foreign minister sergey lavrov and is being presented to the opposing force.
  • Japan-united states relations - thousands protest outside japan's parliament in tokyo against the u.s. military base being relocated to okinawa island. residents oppose the construction of a new base due to noise, pollution, crime, and other factors.
  • Tens of thousands protest outside tokyo's japanese parliament against the u.s. military base relocation on okinawa island. residents object to the construction of a new base due to noise, pollution, crime, and other factors.
  • 2016 kalamazoo shootings. kalamazoo county officials say that last night's shooting spree left six people dead and two more seriously injured. each victim was shot multiple time. police have confirmed that the earlier report that a 14 year-old girl had died was incorrect. she is still alive but is "severely and gravely" injures. the 45-year old suspect was taken into custody by an uber driver without any prior criminal records.
  • Terrorism and violence in malaysia: australia has issued a security alert warning of terrorists planning to attack the capital kuala lumpur. it was also advised that australians not travel to eastern sabah's coastal region, which is popular with foreign tourists for its beaches and islands.
  • Australia has issued a security alert warning of terrorists planning attacks on and around kuala lumpur, malaysia. it was also advised that australians not travel to eastern sabah's coastal region, which is popular with foreign tourists for its beaches and islands.
  • Pope francis urges a global ban on the death penalty. he also calls for christian leaders to end executions in the holy year of mercy.
  • 2016 comorian presidential election: comoros voters go to the polls with 25 candidates running for president.
  • Comoros voters vote for the presidential election, with 25 candidates.
  • General election in nigerien, 2016, niger: the general election is held in nigerien.
  • Niger's voters go to the polls in general elections.
  • North korean state media confirmed that ri myongsu, who succeeded ri yongsu-gil as the general staff department chief of the korean people's army, is now ri myongsu.
  • United kingdom european union membership referendum, 2016, london: boris johnson, the mayor of london, announces that he will be campaigning to get the united kingdom out of the european union.
  • Boris johnson, the mayor of london, announces that he will campaign for the united kingdom's exit from the european union in what is being seen as a significant boost to the "vote left" campaign.
  • Ashraf rifi, minister for justice for lebanon, resigns in protest at hezbollah's dominance of the government and the resulting damage to relations with arab countries.
  • Elections in macedonia, 2016, 2016: the united states and the european union advise emil dimitriev, interim macedonian prime minster, to postpone elections set for april 24, 2016.
  • Bolivian constitutional referendum, 2016. exit polls show that bolivian voters rejected a constitutional amendment which would have allowed president evo morales a fourth term. his current term expires 2020.
  • Philippine presidential election 2016, 2016: the debate series pilipinas debates 2016, starts in cagayan de oro.
  • Pilipinas debates 2016 kicks off at cagayan de oro.
  • Denny hamlin won the 2016 daytona 500 with 0.011 seconds. this is the closest margin in race history and the 13th-closest nascar sprint cup series record.

February 21, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 21, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 21, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8994 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.585 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6993 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4002 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3783 CAD

February 21, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Fiorentina : 2 - 3
  • Frosinone - Lazio : 0 - 0
  • Genoa - Udinese : 2 - 1
  • Roma - Palermo : 5 - 0
  • Sassuolo - Empoli : 3 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Oostende - Gent : 5 - 2
  • Waasland-Beveren - Anderlecht : 1 - 0
  • Waregem - Mechelen : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hannover - Augsburg : 0 - 1
  • Leverkusen - Dortmund : 0 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - Stuttgart : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Paderborn : 1 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - Bochum : 1 - 1
  • Sandhausen - Freiburg : 0 - 2
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February 21, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st 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 21, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 21st, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 21, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 21, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 21, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:48 pm and setting at 06:27 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 21, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele

    Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

  • Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene

    Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Ellen Page
    Ellen Page

    Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Mélanie Laurent
    Mélanie Laurent

    French actress, director, singer, and writer.

  • Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole

    Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

  • Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer

    American actor.

  • William Baldwin
    William Baldwin

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

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February 21, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years and 27 days old,

or 96 months and 27 days old,

or 421 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2949 days old,

if you were born on February 21, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 2016?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 21, 2016.

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February 21, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 21, 2016:

  • Eric Brown

    Scottish-english captain and pilot (b. 1919).

  • Ida Magli
  • Giordano Campari
  • Patrick Hodgkinson
  • Carlo Baldi
  • Emilio Rodríguez Almeida
  • María Luisa Alcalá

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • Ina Claire
    Ina Claire

    Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

  • Louis Hayward
    Louis Hayward

    Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

  • Malcolm X

    American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

  • Cherica Easton

    Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

  • Gertrude Elion

    Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for her work in developing drugs to treat diseases like leukemia and AIDS.

  • Fredderick Banting

    Co-discoverer of insulin and Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine.

  • Heike Kamerlingh Onnes

    Dutch scientist known for his work on low-temperature physics.

  • Herberta Lackner

    Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

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February 21, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 21, 2016:

  • Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
  • International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 2016:

  • Saint Pepin of Landen
  • Saint Randoald
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February 21, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 21, 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 21, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

February 21, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 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 21, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

February 21, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 21, 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 21, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

February 21, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 21, 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 21, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 21, 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 21, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 21, 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 21, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 21, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

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 21, 2016?

On February 21, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 2016?

On February 21, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 21, 2016?

On February 21, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 21st?

February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
  • 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
  • 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.

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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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