Wednesday February 16, 2005: on this day

February 16, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 47th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2005 can also be written as 2/16/2005 in the US and as 16/2/2005 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 2005 in February 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on February 16, 2005:

• Mohamed elbaradei (head of the international atomic energy agency, iaea) states that there is no evidence suggesting iran is building nuclear weapons.
• Nhl commissioner gary bettman announces that the 2004-05 season has been cancelled due to the ongoing lockout. this is the first time that a north american professional league of sports has had to cancel an entire season because of a labor dispute.
• In southwestern iran, a large explosion was reported near the site of a new nuclear power plant. later, iranian officials announced that the explosion was due to construction work at kowsar near deylam.
• The kyoto protocol, an international treaty to address global warming, is now in effect.
• Greenpeace protestors occupy the international petroleum exchange trading floor. they claim that the kyoto protocol is only one step in stopping climate change. big steps are needed.
• The food and drug administration in the united states announces it will establish a board to advise on drug complications and ongoing safety studies of drugs.
• African envoys are negotiating with togo's new government. they say that negotiations have been moving forward and the country has agreed to hold new elections within 60-days. the country continues to crack down on private media.
• Some of the ugandan child soldiers who escaped from the lord's resistance army were recruited to the national army.
• Former khmer rouge commander chhouk rin is convicted of murder in cambodia. he ordered his soldiers to attack the train in 1994. three backpackers from australia and france were then killed.
• The appeal against the united kingdom decision to dismiss countryside alliance, a pro-fox hunting lobby, is lost. their claim that the parliament act 1949 which introduced the hunting act 2004 is invalid, was rejected by the court of appeals.
• Nigerian islamic courts sentence abubakar hamza for cross-dressing to six months imprisonment and a $38 fine for "immoral behavior". he was a woman who sold aphrodisiacs for seven years.
• Iran and syria announce formation of a "united front" to face "challenges, threats", after meeting with mohammad reza aref, iran's first vice president, and mohammed naji al-otari (syrian prime minister).
• Cecilia cubas' body, the daughter of former paraguayan president raul cubas grau, was found in an underground chamber at a home near asuncion. on september 21, 2004, she was kidnapped.
• Six rwandans filed a lawsuit against france accusing french soldiers of complicity with the rwandan genocide in 1994.
• Authorities in tunisia continue to clean up oil spillage near korbous, caused by a moroccan container vessel that ran aground late on the previous day.
• The kyoto protocol comes into force, following its ratification by russia.

February 16, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 16, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $56.98
• Apple AAPL: opens at $88.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.87
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.26
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $94.23

Exchange Rates on February 16, 2005:

• 1 USD = 105.38 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2369 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1866 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.33 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6915 GBP

February 16, 2005: What were the main match results that day?

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Boston - Lincoln : 0 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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February 16, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 2005 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 16, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:47 am and setting at 02:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 25, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 2005

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Famous people born on February 16, 2005:

• Olivia Taylor

  Dancer.

• Eliesse Ben Seghir
• Rúben Prey
• Nathan Fernandes

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

• The Weeknd

  The weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.

• Elizabeth Olsen

  Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

• John McEnroe

  German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...

• Margaux Hemingway

  American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

• Christopher Eccleston

  Christopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

• Sonny Bono

  American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

• Géraldine Nakache

  French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

• William Katt

  American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

• Mahershala Ali

  American actor.

• James Ingram

  American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 2005?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 16, 2005.

Famous people died on February 16, 2005:

• Nicole DeHuff

  American actress (pneumonia).

• Queen Narriman

  Second and final wife of king farouk, and mother to their only child, king fuad ii (born in 1933).

• Aldo Del Monte
• Hans von Blixen-Finecke Jr.
• Carlo Cataneo
• Tony Mimms
• Jwani Riad Nosseir
• Marcello Viotti
• Narriman Sadiq
• Michael Aikman
• Gerry Wolff

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

• Bruno Ganz

  Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

• Lila Kedrova

  Russian-born actress (born 1918).

• Marceline Day

  American actress who appeared in silent films.

• Vera Kholodnaya

  Russian film star (born 1893).

• Smiley Burnette

  Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

• Elyse Knox

  Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

• Len Lesser

  American actor (born in 1922).

• Markes Shaw

  Famous playwright and novelist.

• Yun Dong-ju

  Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

• Chien-Shiung Wu

  Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

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Holidays on February 16, 2005:

• Remembrance of Lambertus
• Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
• Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)

Saints celebrated on February 16, 2005:

• Saint Juliana
• Saint Lucilla
• Saint Jeremias
• Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias

February 16, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 16, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Ciara - 1, 2 Step
3. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
4. The Game - How We Do
5. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno

February 16, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 2005 was Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 16, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Eminem - Like Toy Soldiers
2. Ashanti - Only U
3. Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
4. Ciara featuring Petey Pablo - Goodies
5. Brian McFadden & Delta Goodrem - Almost Here

February 16, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 2005 was Let Me Love You by Mario, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 16, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Mario - Let Me Love You
2. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris - Lovers And Friends
3. The Game Featuring 50 Cent - How We Do
4. Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne - Soldier
5. 50 Cent - Disco Inferno

February 16, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 16, 2005 was Volverte A Ver by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 16, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 16, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Juanes - Volverte A Ver
2. Conjunto Primavera - Hoy Como Ayer
3. Cristian Castro - Te Buscaria
4. Ricardo Arjona - Porque Es Tan Cruel El Amor
5. Los Tucanes de Tijuana - El Virus Del Amor