Tuesday February 23, 2016: on this day

February 23, 2016 was the 54th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 23, 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 23, 2016, who was born and died on February 23, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 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 23rd, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 23, 2016?


February 23, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 54th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 2016 can also be written as 2/23/2016 in the US and as 23/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

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February 23, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 23, 2016:

  • Syrian civil war: battle of aleppo (2012): isil militants closed the main supply route of the syrian army to aleppo and captured khanasir according to the syrian observatory for human rights.
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  • 2015-16 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone winston. the death toll from cyclone winston is now 29.
  • Cyclone winston: cyclone winston's death toll in fiji is now at 29.
  • Fiji's cyclone winston causes 29 deaths.
  • After the jat reservation agitation is over, water supply to delhi is restored.
  • 2015-16 australian bushfire season: emergency alerts issued after bushfires threaten victorian towns of mount bolton, addington northwest from ballarat, and somerville, victoria on the mornington peninsula.
  • After bushfires threaten victorian towns mount bolton and addington northwest from ballarat, as well as somerville, victoria on the mornington peninsula, emergency warnings are issued.
  • Train crash at dalfsen: reports indicate that at least one person was killed and many others were injured in a train accident near dalfsen, netherlands. (bbc),
  • After the partial collapse of a turbine hall at didcot a power station, oxfordshire, england, at least one person was killed and three others remain missing.
  • Tornadoes 2016: a suspected tornado that struck a trailer park in the vicinity of convent, louisiana left at least two people dead and thirty injured. in the deep south of the united states, at least one person has also died. (wwl tv),
  • Near wasco, california, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurs, approximately 25 miles north of bakersfield. there are no reports of injuries or damage.
  • Zika virus outbreak, 2015-present: the united states centers for disease control and prevention are currently investigating 14 cases in which the zika virus might have been sexually transmitted.
  • Foreign relations of lebanon: the united arab emirates (uae), bans citizens from travelling to lebanon. this was just hours after saudi arabia warned its citizens to leave lebanon as a retaliation for lebanon's decision to side with iran in the iran–saudi arabia proxy conflict.
  • Hours after saudi arabia warned its citizens not to travel to lebanon, the united arab emirates (uae), has issued an order banning its citizens from visiting the country. this was in response to lebanon's decision to support iran in the iran-saudi arabia proxy war and hezbollah’s influence over the lebanese government.
  • South china sea disputes: china reportedly sends several j-11 fighter jets and xian jh-7 fighter planes to woody island, south china sea.
  • China is said to have deployed several j-11 and xian jh-7 fighter aircrafts to the disputed woody island, south china sea.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, announces that he will close guantanamo bay's detention center in cuba. obama had made similar statements in his 2007 presidential campaign and previously said that the camp would close by 2010.
  • 2016 united states presidential election: republican party voters hold the nevada caucuses in precinct gatherings. donald trump won, marco rubio came second and ted cruz finished third. (abc 7), washington examiner, oregon live

February 23, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 23, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 23, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.99
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $96.40
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.34
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.21
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $133.14

Exchange Rates on February 23, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9072 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.983 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7131 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3913 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3785 CAD

February 23, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - Bolton : 1 - 0
  • Brentford - Wolves : 3 - 0
  • Bristol City - Brighton : 0 - 4
  • Burnley - Nott'm Forest : 1 - 0
  • Ipswich - Hull : 0 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Braintree Town - Halifax : 2 - 0
  • Cheltenham - Gateshead : 0 - 0
  • Grimsby - Woking : 3 - 1
  • Guiseley - Forest Green : 0 - 1
  • Torquay - Welling United : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Albion Rvs - Brechin : 4 - 1
  • Cowdenbeath - Forfar : 1 - 4

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Arbroath - East Stirling : 0 - 0
  • Berwick - Queens Park : 1 - 1
  • Stirling - Clyde : 1 - 2
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February 23, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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 23, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on February 23rd, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 23, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 23, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:45 pm and setting at 07:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 22, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 2016.

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Who was born on February 23, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

  • Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt

    Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

  • Aziz Ansari
    Aziz Ansari

    Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

  • Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson

    Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Karan Grover
    Karan Grover

    Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

  • Andre Ward
    Andre Ward

    Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Diane Varsi
    Diane Varsi

    American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

  • Natalia Verbeke
    Natalia Verbeke

    Argentinian actresses and singers.

  • Josh Gad
    Josh Gad

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Samara Weaving
    Samara Weaving

    Tv actress.

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February 23, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years and 25 days old,

or 96 months and 25 days old,

or 421 weeks

or 2947 days old,

if you were born on February 23, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 2016?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 23, 2016.

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February 23, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 23, 2016:

  • Jacqueline Mattson

    American baseball player (b. 1928).

  • Peter Lustig

    German television host and author (b. 1937).

  • Eddie Parry
  • Donald Edward Williams
  • Ramón Castro Ruz (91)

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Florence Rice
    Florence Rice

    Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

  • Margalit Tzanani

    Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

  • Nillie Melba

    Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • Nachmen Simon

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

  • Franciszek Starowieyski

    Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

  • Joshua Reynolds

    Joshua Reynolds was an influential English portrait painter and the first President of the Royal Academy of Arts.

  • Felicidad Aguinaldo

    First female member of the Philippine Congress.

  • James Herriot

    Best known for his semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a veterinarian in the Yorkshire Dales, such as 'All Creatures Great...

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February 23, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 23, 2016:

  • Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
  • Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
  • Blessed odilia of Mombeek
  • Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
  • Brunei - National Day.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 2016:

  • Saint Milburga
  • Saint Lazarus (d.867)
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February 23, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 23, 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 23, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 2016 was Love Yourself by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 23, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 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 23, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 23, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 23, 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 23, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 23, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 23, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 23, 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 23, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 23, 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 23, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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 23, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 23, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

NYPD Red 4 by James Patterson, Marshall Karp

NYPD Red 4

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An audacious jewel heist. An actress who was murdered. A killer case for NYPD Red. NYPD Red is an elite task force that is called in when there's a crime in the city.

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.

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air

By:

#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 …

Find Her by Lisa Gardner

Find Her

By:

Lisa Gardner's New York Times Bestseller--a fast-paced thrill-ride featuring Detective D. D. Warren. Flora Dane, a carefree college student, was abducted while she was on spring break seven years ago.

February 23, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 23, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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)

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 23, 2016?

On February 23, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 2016?

On February 23, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 23, 2016?

On February 23, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 23rd?

February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.

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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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