What happened on Saturday February 13, 2016?

Here's what happened on February 13, 2016:

• Death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia At 79 years old, Justice Antonin Scalia of the United States Supreme Court passed away unexpectedly. A prominent conservative jurist, his death would have significant implications for the future composition of the Supreme Court.
• FBI Launches Flint Water Crisis Investigation The Federal Bureau of Investigation initiated a comprehensive investigation into the water contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan, which had been previously declared a state and federal emergency. This marked a significant escalation in addressing the public health disaster.
• Saudi Arabia Prepares for Potential Syria Intervention Saudi Arabia deployed fighter jets and troops to Turkey's Incirlik Air Base, signaling potential military intervention in Syria. Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu confirmed troop deployments near the Syria-Turkey border, though specific personnel numbers remained undisclosed.
• Turkey Attacks Kurdish Positions in Syria Turkey launched military attacks against Kurdish PYD positions in Azaz, northern Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported strikes on the Menagh Military Airbase, with nearby areas also experiencing military engagement by Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
• Syrian Government Advances Near Aleppo Syrian government forces, supported by Russian air strikes, captured a rebel-held village near Aleppo. Military sources indicated strategic positioning near Raqqa and Hama provincial borders, preparing for potential operations against the Islamic State.
• 2016 Taiwan Earthquake Tragedy The devastating Taiwan earthquake's death toll rose to 113, with four people still trapped in the rubble of the Weiguan Golden Dragon high-rise tower in Tainan. Rescue efforts continued to search for potential survivors.
• Massive Car Pileup in Pennsylvania A catastrophic multi-vehicle accident near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania resulted in at least three fatalities and over 50 hospitalizations. Extreme weather conditions, including strong winds and whiteout conditions, contributed to the dangerous incident.
• India-US Diplomatic Tension over F-16 Sales India summoned U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma to express displeasure over the United States' decision regarding F-16 fighter plane sales to Pakistan, highlighting ongoing regional diplomatic complexities.
• New Prime Minister in Chad Albert Pahimi Padacke was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Chad, replacing Kalzeubet Pahimi deubet in a governmental leadership transition.

Events in 2016

February 13, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 13, 2016

February 13, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on February 13, 2016:

• 1 USD = 1.4054 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.385 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9767 CHF
• 1 USD = 18.9 MXN
• 1 EUR = 1.5791 AUD

February 13, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Sassuolo : 1 - 1
• Empoli - Frosinone : 1 - 2
• Juventus - Napoli : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Waregem : 3 - 0
• Charleroi - Kortrijk : 1 - 1
• Genk - Waasland-Beveren : 6 - 1
• Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Lokeren : 3 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Darmstadt - Leverkusen : 1 - 2
• Dortmund - Hannover : 1 - 0
• FC Koln - Ein Frankfurt : 3 - 1
• Stuttgart - Hertha : 2 - 0
• Werder Bremen - Hoffenheim : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Karlsruhe : 0 - 1
• Heidenheim - Sandhausen : 1 - 1

February 13, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 44th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 2016 can also be written as 2/13/2016 in the US and as 13/2/2016 in UK and Europe.

February 13, 2016 in February 2016 calendar

Famous people died on February 13, 2016:

• Antonin Scalia

  Antonin Scalia was a prominent American Supreme Court Justice known for his conservative judicial philosophy and intellectual prowess.

• O. N. V. Kurup

  Indian poet and academic (b. 1931).

• Edward McCluskey

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on February 13th

February 13, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 13, 2016 was Love Yourself by Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself
2. Justin Bieber - Sorry
3. twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
4. Adele - Hello
5. Flo Rida - My House

February 13, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 13, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. Alessia Cara - Here
3. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
4. The Weeknd - In The Night
5. Drake - Hotline Bling

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th is Aquarius.

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February 13, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 13, 2016 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 13, 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 13, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 09:56 am and setting at 11:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on February 13, 2016

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Someone born on February 13, 2016 is:

9 years 3 months old,

or 111 months

or 482 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3377 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 13, 2016?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 13, 2016.

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