Historical Events
NBA All-Star Game
63rd NBA All-Star Game, Smoothie King Centre, New Orleans, LA: East beats West, 163-155; MVP: Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers, G
BAFTA Awards
67th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs): "12 Years a Slave" Best Film, Alfonso Cuarón Best Director
- American Bode Miller (36) becomes the oldest medalist in Olympic alpine skiing history when he ties for bronze in the super-G in Sochi
Film & TV History
Léa Seydoux is nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award
- Netherlands sweeps the medals in the women's 1,500m speed skating at the Sochi Winter Olympics; Jorien ter Mors wins gold ahead of teammates Ireen Wüst and Lotte van Beek
Famous Deaths
- Michael Shea, American sci-fi author (World Fantasy Award: Nifft the Lean, Growlimb), dies at 67
- Raymond Louis "Ray" Kennedy, American songwriter ("Sail On, Sailor"), session and touring singer, musician, and record producer, dies at 67
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights
About February 16, 2014
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Dark Horse - Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J
- #1 Song: Rather Be - Clean Bandit Ft. Jess Glynne