Historical Events
- China announces it will relocate 9,000 people in Guizhou province, before completion of world's largest telescope (FAST), designed to look for extraterrestrial life
- Former French President Nicholas Sarkozy is placed under investigation for campaign funds
Famous Deaths
Boutros Boutros-Ghali (1922-2016)
Egyptian politician and 6th Secretary-General of the United Nations (1992- 96), dies at 93
- Gwyneth George, Welsh cellist and teacher, dies at 95
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About February 16, 2016
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Pillowtalk - Zayn
#1 Song: 7 Years - Lukas Graham
