Sunday February 28, 2016: on this day

February 28, 2016 was the 59th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 28, 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 28, 2016, who was born and died on February 28, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 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. Hap And Leonard) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 2016?


February 28, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 59th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2016 can also be written as 2/28/2016 in the US and as 28/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 2016:

  • Afghanistan war (2001-present). two police officers were killed when a bomb explodes at helmand province.
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  • Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two suicide bombers attack sadr city's crowded market, killing 70 people and injuring more than 100 others. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • Two suicide bombers killed 70 people in sadr city, iraq. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • Somali civil war (2009-present: at least 40 somali civilians were killed by suicide bombers from al-shabaab in baidoa, somalia.
  • At least 40 people were killed by suicide bombers from al-shabaab in baidoa, somalia.
  • The 88th academy awards will be held at hollywood's dolby theatre. (us weekly: alejandro gonzalez inarritu, a mexican director, wins the academy award as best director of the revenant. (usa today).brie larson won the academy award for best actress in room. (entertainment weekly).leonardo dicaprio is awarded the academy award for best actor for the revenant. (abc online australia).spotlight wins academy award for best picture.
  • Alejandro gonzalez inarritu, a mexican director, wins the academy award as best director for the revenant.
  • Brie larson won the academy award for best actress in room.
  • Leonardo dicaprio is awarded the academy award for best actor for the revenant.
  • Spotlight wins academy award for best picture.
  • Vorkuta mine explosion: 36 people died in an explosion at a coal mine. three explosions followed by the collapse of the mine, which was located in vorkuta (russia).
  • Three explosions and the subsequent collapse of the coal mine in vorkuta (russia) caused by methane gas ignition killed 36 people.
  • 2016 thane stabbing
  • One man kills 14 of his family members, before taking his own life at thane in india.
  • In a domestic shooting in lake ridge virginia, a virginia police officer was killed and two others were injured in her first day of work.
  • Royal commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse: cardinal george pell is the third-highest ranking roman catholic church official. he testifies to the royal commission in rome about his time as a priest in melbourne and ballarat.
  • Cardinal george pell is the third-most senior member of the roman catholic church and gives evidence to the royal commission, rome, about his time as a priest for the australian cities ballarat, melbourne, and adelaide.
  • The anti-terrorism bill filibuster by south korean opposition legislators extends its record time to 115 hours sunday afternoon. this surpasses canada's 58-hour session of 2011. the main issue is giving south korea’s intelligence agency the power to monitor private communications. the parliamentary session will end on march 11th, with elections taking place on april 13.
  • Swiss referendums 2016, swiss citizens vote on 4 referenda including one proposed by the right-wing swiss people's party that would automatically expel foreigners convicted of two minor offenses. the current law allows for the deportation of noncitizens who are convicted of sexual violence or murder.
  • Four referenda were held in switzerland, one of which was proposed by the right-wing swiss people's party. it would expel foreigners who have committed two minor offenses. the current law allows for the deportation of noncitizens who are convicted of sexual violence or murder.
  • 2016 united states presidential election: tulsi gabbard, vice-chair of democratic national committee, resigns and endorses vermont senator bernie sanders.
  • 2016 football league cup final: manchester city defeated liverpool 3-1 at wembley stadium on penalties to win the 2015-16 football league cup.
  • Liverpool lost 3-1 to manchester city at wembley stadium in penalties to win the 2015-16 football league cup.

February 28, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 28, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 28, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9158 EUR
  • 1 USD = 113.689 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7214 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4039 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3527 CAD

February 28, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Carpi - Atalanta : 1 - 1
  • Chievo - Genoa : 1 - 0
  • Juventus - Inter : 2 - 0
  • Palermo - Bologna : 0 - 0
  • Sampdoria - Frosinone : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Standard : 3 - 3
  • Charleroi - Waasland-Beveren : 2 - 3
  • Genk - Club Brugge : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - M'gladbach : 2 - 2
  • Dortmund - Hoffenheim : 3 - 1
  • Ein Frankfurt - Schalke 04 : 0 - 0
  • Mainz - Leverkusen : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Frankfurt FSV : 0 - 0
  • Duisburg - St Pauli : 0 - 2
  • Heidenheim - Bielefeld : 3 - 2
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February 28, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th 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 28, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 28, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:30 pm and setting at 10:06 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 28, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years and 20 days old,

or 96 months and 20 days old,

or 420 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2942 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 2016?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 28, 2016.

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February 28, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 2016:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Frank Kelly
  • Raúl Sánchez
  • Liliane Wouters

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Thedora Kallikrates

    Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Nussen Hoffman

    Renowned painter known for his abstract art.

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

  • Orabelle Worthington

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

  • Milferd Haven

    Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

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February 28, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 2016:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 2016:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 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 28, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

February 28, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 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 28, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

February 28, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 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 28, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

February 28, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 28, 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 28, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 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 28, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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:

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 28, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You

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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.

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.

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.

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 …

Calamity by Brandon Sanderson

Calamity

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David is prepared to take on the most powerful High Epic, or die trying; last in series

February 28, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 28, 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)

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 28, 2016?

On February 28, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 2016?

On February 28, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 2016?

On February 28, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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.

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