Historical Events
- "La Jetée", French film directed by Chris Marker, starring Hélène Chatelain, Davos Hanich and Jacques Ledoux, is released
Music Premiere
Darius Milhaud's 12th Symphony premieres
Famous Birthdays
- Alexa Kenin, American actress (Mousie-Coed Fever), born in New York City
- John Balance [Geoffrey Rushton], British poet and industrial rock musician (Coil; Psychic TV), born in Mansfield, England (d. 2004)
- Tony Kiley, British rock drummer (Blow Monkeys - "Wicked Ways"), born in England
About February 16, 1962
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
- #1 Song: Rock A Hula Baby/Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley