Wednesday February 24, 2016: on this day

February 24, 2016 was the 55th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 24, 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 24, 2016, who was born and died on February 24, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 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 24th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 24, 2016?


February 24, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 55th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 2016 can also be written as 2/24/2016 in the US and as 24/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 2016:

  • Kurdish-turkish conflict: according to security sources, nine militants were killed when turkish air force helicopters attacked a group of kurdistan workers party (pkk fighters) fighters in southeast turkey.
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  • Libyan civil war (2014-2018): top libyan military officers claim that french special forces are currently on the ground in benghazi supporting libyan national army troops against isil militants. they claimed that french and british forces are setting up an operation room at benina international airport, benina. the french defense ministry refused to comment due to a policy that does not allow for comment to be made on special forces activities.
  • Gunmen attacked a malian military checkpoint near the mauritanian border to mali. they killed at least three soldiers, and wounded two more.
  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led intervention. the united arab emirates withdraws its troops from yemen. there are mounting casualties in its fight against shia houthi militants. tensions also grew with local fighters in aden. this escalated yesterday when aden international airport stormed by pro-government gunmen. the airport is now closed.
  • Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: the united arab emirates withdraws its troops from yemen due to mounting casualties in its forces fighting shia houthi militants. tensions are also rising with local fighters in aden in southern yemen. these tensions escalated yesterday when aden international airport stormed by pro-government gunmen. the airport is now closed.
  • Due to increasing casualties in its shia houthi fighting forces and rising tensions between local fighters, the united arab emirates has pulled its troops out yemen. this was after aden international airport was attacked by pro-government gunmen yesterday. the airport is now closed.
  • Metrojet flight 9268 - two months after egypt’s civil aviation ministry ruled out terrorist involvement in flight 9268's accident, president abdel fattah el-sisi has admitted that an isis bomb brought down the russian passenger plane. shortly after the incident, the sinai peninsula branch terrorist group claimed responsibility.
  • 2016 brit awards: the 2016 brit award is held at the o2 london. james bay, adele and tame impala are the winners of their respective categories. adele won four awards in total. (the guardian),
  • 2015-16 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone winston: fiji's death toll rises to 42. this is expected to increase as relief teams reach remote island communities.
  • Tara air flight 193 crashes into western nepal killing 23 people.
  • According to the oxfordshire fire and rescue service, it is unlikely that three of the people who were missing yesterday after a turbine hall at didcot a power plant in oxfordshire, england partially collapsed are still alive. this would increase the death toll by four if confirmed.
  • Three people are killed by tornadoes in 2016: waverly, virginia.
  • Three people are killed in a tornado that struck waverly, virginia.
  • Aurora australis, an australian icebreaker, crashes in antarctica. there are 68 people aboard. there have been no injuries reported. according to the australian antarctic division (aad), blizzard conditions have made it difficult for damage assessment efforts.
  • Lebanon's foreign relations: qatar, kuwait and bahrain join saudi arabia and bahrain in asking their citizens to avoid or leave lebanon.
  • Kuwait and qatar join saudi arabia, bahrain, and the united arab emirates when they ask their citizens to avoid or leave lebanon.
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict: two israeli human rights organizations, b'tselem, and hamoked have reported that dozens of palestinian prisoners at the shin bet's shikma interrogation center in ashkelon were subject to torture and mistreatment. the report looked at the personal accounts and affidavits of 116 palestinians who were held indefinitely at the facility from august 2013 to march 2014.
  • 2016 north korean nuclear testing: the united states national security advisor susan rice, and the chinese foreign minister wang yi have reached an agreement on a resolution to increase sanctions against the united nations security council in light of north korea's recent nuclear test. the meeting was attended by president barack obama of the united states. the full council of 15 members is now expected to approve the draft.
  • The draft resolution, which would increase sanctions on the united nations security council in response to north korea's recent nuclear test, was agreed upon by susan rice, united states national security advisor. the meeting was attended by president barack obama of the united states. the full council of 15 members is now expected to approve the draft.
  • 2016 phoenix murders: five-member family is killed in a shooting attack in phoenix, arizona. phoenix police have identified alex buckner, 26, as the shooter. he was killed during a gunfight with police.
  • A murder-suicide occurs in phoenix, arizona. it leaves a family of five dead. phoenix police have identified alex buckner, 26, as the shooter. he was killed during a gunfight with police.
  • After being convicted for corruption, leland yee, a former california senator, is sentenced to five-years imprisonment in a u.s. federal prison
  • European migration crisis: hungary will hold a referendum to decide whether it will accept eu quotas to relocate migrants.
  • Hungary will hold a referendum to decide whether it accepts eu quotas mandatory for the relocation of migrants.
  • The opposition in south korea holds a parliamentary filibuster. this is the first time since 1969 that the national assembly has held one to block the anti-terrorism bill, which would increase the powers of the national intelligence service. the opposition will continue to block the current anti-terrorism bill that would expand national intelligence service powers until march 11, when it is set to expire. {(los angeles times) (los angeles times), daily mail
  • 2015 fifa corruption case: former fifa president sepp blatter, and suspended president of uefa michel platini lose appeals against being barred from all football-related activities. however, the ban period is reduced from eight to six year. (bbc). friday's presidential election was postponed by prince ali bin al hussein of jordan, but the court of arbitration for sport at fifa denies that request. last week, ali's request to have transparent booths rejected.
  • The appeals of former president of fifa sepp blatter, and suspended president of uefa michel platini against being banned from any football-related activities are dismissed. however, the ban period is reduced from eight to six year.
  • Fifa's court of arbitration for sport denied prince ali bin al hussein of jordan his request to delay friday's presidential elections. last week, ali's request to have transparent booths rejected.
  • Tara air flight 193, a de havilland canada dhc-6 twin otter aircraft, crashed, with 23 fatalities, in solighopte, myagdi district, dhaulagiri zone, while en route from pokhara airport to jomsom airport.

February 24, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 24, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 24, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.91
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $93.98
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $50.69
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $131.55

Exchange Rates on February 24, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9075 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.043 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7179 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3907 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3701 CAD

February 24, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Derby - Blackburn : 1 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hibernian - Morton : 0 - 3
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February 24, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th 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 24, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 24th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 24, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 24, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 24, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:42 pm and setting at 07:59 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 24, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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February 24, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years and 24 days old,

or 96 months and 24 days old,

or 420 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2946 days old,

if you were born on February 24, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 2016?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 24, 2016.

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February 24, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 24, 2016:

  • Nabil Maleh

    Syrian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1936).

  • Peter Kenilorea

    Solomon islands politician, 1st prime minister of the solomon islands (b. 1943).

  • George C. Nichopoulos

    American soldier and physician (b. 1927).

  • Ernesto Oliveira
  • Adriana Benetti
  • Rafael Iriondo
  • Henda Swart

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

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February 24, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 24, 2016:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 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 24, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 2016 was Love Yourself by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 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 24, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 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 24, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 24, 2016 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 24, 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 24, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 24, 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 24, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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 24, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 24, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Find Her by Lisa Gardner

Find Her

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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.

Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb

Brotherhood in Death

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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.

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.

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

The Choice

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNicholas sparks uses his extraordinary talents to tell a story about love lost and found, and the choices that we hope to never have to make.

February 24, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 24, 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

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

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 24, 2016?

On February 24, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 2016?

On February 24, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 24, 2016?

On February 24, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 24th?

February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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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