Monday February 22, 2016: on this day

February 22, 2016 was the 53rd day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 22, 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 22, 2016, who was born and died on February 22, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 22, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Yourself by Justin Bieber), 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 22nd, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 22, 2016?


February 22, 2016 was a Monday and it was the 53rd day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 2016 can also be written as 2/22/2016 in the US and as 22/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

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February 22, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 22, 2016:

  • Jammu and kashmir insurgency: 2016 pampore standoff: insurgents are fighting jammu kashmir liberation front militants.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from February 22, 2016
  • In a building where kashmiri forces are fighting jammu kashmir liberation front militants, you can hear loud explosions and gunfire. this standoff has claimed five lives and injured one civilian.
  • Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber in afghanistan's parwan province kills 13 and injures 19. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • At least 13 people are killed and 19 injured in a suicide bomber attack in afghanistan's parwan province. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • Robert mugabe, president of zimbabwe, assigns all diamond mining operations and orders eight foreign diamond mining firms from the country.
  • 2015-16 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone winston: fiji's death toll rises to 17 as authorities assess the damage. all schools across the country have been closed for the week. the curfew is still in force across the country.
  • As authorities continue to assess the damage, fiji's death toll rises to 17 all schools across the country have been closed for the week. the curfew is still in force across the country.
  • Relations russia-usa: russia announced it would ask for permission to fly unarmed surveillance aircrafts over the united states, citing the open skies treaty.
  • European migration crisis, austria-germany relations. thomas de maiziere, the german interior minister strongly condemns austria's decision not to accept more refugees than it can handle each day. austria has placed a limit on the number of asylum applications it can handle per day at 80, but allows thousands to transit to germany. maiziere stated that this sends a "false signal" and is unacceptable.
  • Thomas de maiziere, german interior minister, strongly condemns austria's decision not to accept more refugees than it can handle each day. austria has set a limit on the number of asylum applications it can process per day at 80, but allows thousands to transit to germany. maiziere stated that this sends a "false signal" and is unacceptable.
  • Relations iran-russia: iran talks to russia about buying an upgraded version s-300 surface-to-air missile defense system.
  • Syria civil war: russia and the united states broker a truce that will take effect at midnight on february 27th.
  • The truce between the united states and russia was reached at midnight on february 27th.
  • 2016 kalamazoo shootings: jason dalton was charged with six murder charges in kalamazoo county.
  • Jason dalton was charged in kalamazoo county with six counts for murder.
  • Maryland court of appeals ruled that the state's public information act doesn't apply to applicants for abortion clinic licenses. this denied maryland coalition for life's appeal, which noted that these names had been released by courts in minnesota, kansas, and illinois. this ruling cannot be appealed to federal court.
  • Philippine senate election 2016, walden bello is a socialist candidate for senate in the philippines. he files a petition to disqualify manny pacquiao from office for violating election rules concerning publicity. according to the rules of the commission, pacquiao's spouse, jinkee pacquiao may be substituted. (rappler), the new york times
  • Walden bello is a socialist candidate for philippine senate. he files a petition to disqualify manny pacquiao from the philippine senate for violating election rules about publicity. according to the rules of the commission, pacquiao may be replaced by jinkee pacquiao. (rappler), the new york times
  • Ugandan general election 2016, 2016: kizza besigye, the opposition leader, is detained while trying to get copies of official election results.
  • While trying to get copies of the official election results, opposition leader kizza besigye was arrested
  • Jat protestors reach an agreement on india's increased reservation for economically disadvantaged lower castinges. the authorities claim that at least 19 people were killed during the three-day protests. protest leaders demand that the roads blocked in northern haryana be reopened. water restrictions that were imposed after protesters damaged new dehli's water station feed remain in place while engineers fix the equipment.
  • 2016 united states presidential election: rick tyler, a republican candidate for the presidency, fires rick tyler, a campaign spokesperson who incorrectly posted information on twitter about marco rubio.
  • Ted cruz, republican candidate, fires rick tyler, campaign spokesperson who incorrectly posted information on twitter about marco rubio.
  • 2016 comorian presidential election: the comoros authorities are counting votes from sunday's incident-free presidential primary on grande comore island. the presidency is divided between the three semi-autonomous islands of the nation, which also hosted gubernatorial election. the provisional results are due wednesday. on april 10, 2016, the three top candidates will compete in a runoff.
  • The comoros authorities are now counting ballots following sunday's peaceful presidential primary on grande comore island. the presidency rotates among the three semi-autonomous islands of the nation, which also hosted gubernatorial election. the provisional results are due wednesday. on april 10, 2016, the three top candidates will compete in a runoff.
  • The march 2016 global change biology journal published a new study that shows all u.s. forests are at risk from climate change and drought. it was done by 14 scientists.

February 22, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 22, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 22, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.21
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $96.31
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.28
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.25
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $133.84

Exchange Rates on February 22, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9068 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.916 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7068 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3833 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3711 CAD

February 22, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Napoli - Milan : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Nurnberg : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Nimes - Metz : 2 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Southend - Burton : 3 - 1
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February 22, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd 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 22, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 22nd, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 22, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 22, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 22, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:47 pm and setting at 06:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 2016.

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Who was born on February 22, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on February 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 22nd:

  • Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore

    American actress, noted family.

  • Steve Irwin
    Steve Irwin

    He is an australian environmentalist and television personality.

  • Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet.

  • Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • Julie Walters
    Julie Walters

    British actress who received critical acclaim for her performance as "educating rita", winning a tony award for stage performance.

  • Bruce Forsyth
    Bruce Forsyth

    London, england -- comedian/tv host (generation game).

  • Jonathan Demme
    Jonathan Demme

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock

    English actress and author.

  • Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene

    American actress and singer.

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February 22, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years and 26 days old,

or 96 months and 26 days old,

or 421 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2948 days old,

if you were born on February 22, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 2016?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 22, 2016.

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February 22, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 22, 2016:

  • Yolande Fox

    American model and singer, miss america 1951 (b. 1928).

  • Sonny James

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1928).

  • Cristiana Corsi
  • Paolo Cottino
  • Steve Harris
  • Douglas Slocombe

What famous deaths happened on February 22nd?

Famous deaths on February 22nd:

  • Simone Simon
    Simone Simon

    Famed french actress, best known for marc allegret’s "lac aux dames.

  • Ed Flanders
    Ed Flanders

    Actor (dr westphall st elsewhere), commits suicide when he is 60.

  • Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward

    American actor (b. 1925).

  • Edith Barrett
    Edith Barrett

    Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Russian-american violinist composer, conductor.

  • Joan Woodbury
    Joan Woodbury

    Actress (super sleuth, northwest trail).

  • Gerardine Macpherson

    Celebrated poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Charles Lyell

    Known as the father of modern geology, he popularized the concept of uniformitarianism.

  • Evalette Renoux

    Renowned French painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.

  • Lavene Gassaway

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

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February 22, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 22, 2016:

  • Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
  • United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Ash Wednesday in 2023.
  • The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22, 2016:

  • Saint Lucia - independence (1979).
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February 22, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 22, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 22, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 2016 was Love Yourself by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 22, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Yourself
  2. - Stressed Out
  3. - Sorry
  4. - Work
  5. - My House

February 22, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 22, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Me, Myself & I
  3. - In The Night
  4. - Hotline Bling
  5. - Don't

February 22, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 22, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 22, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 22, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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February 22, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 22, 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 22, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 22, 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

Hap and Leonard

Hap and Leonard

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

The Family

The Family

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Slasher

Slasher

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

February 22, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 22, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

RoomHate by Penelope Ward

RoomHate

By:

Penelope Ward is a New York Times Bestselling Author. Now, she has a standalone novel.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

By:

Marie Kondo, a Japanese cleaning expert, has created the #1 New York Times bestseller, Declutter Your Home. It walks readers through her revolutionary KonMari Method of simplifying, organizing and storing.

Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb

Brotherhood in Death

By:

In this riveting novel from the #1 New York Times bestseller In Death series Lieutenant Eve Dallas is caught up in a conspiracy as she investigates the disappearance a former U.S. citizen.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You

By:

Jojo's new novel, Still Me, featuring Louisa Clark, Me Before You and After You is coming soon! They shared nothing until they fell in love.

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST NAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review * People* * NPR* The Washington Post * Slate* Harper's Bazaar* Esquire* Time Out New York …

February 22, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 22, 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 22, 2016?

On February 22, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 22, 2016?

On February 22, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 22, 2016?

On February 22, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 22nd?

February 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 venezuelan presidential crisis: venezuelan national guard troops open fire on indigenous pemon protestors who tried to block a military convoy headed to brazil-venezuela border. at least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
  • 2018 - Police in montenegro have identified the attacker of a grenade attack against the u.s. embassy in podgorica yesterday. he was an ex-military veteran of the armed forces of yugoslavia, according to authorities.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, raqqa offensive: u.s.-backed sdf troops on two fronts meet northeast of raqqa to encircle a small group of villages held by isis.

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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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