What Happened on February 21, 2016

Historical Events

  • 58th Daytona 500: Denny Hamlin wins closest finish in race history - by just 0.01s from Martin Truex Jr
  • 66th Berlin International Film Festival: Italian documentary "Fire at Sea" wins the Golden Bear
  • Bombings in the Syrian cities of Homs and Damascus kill 140 people, Islamic State claims responsibility

Famous Deaths

  • Pascal Bentoiu, Romanian composer, dies at 88
  • Roger Chorley [Baron Chorley), English accountant and peer (Chorley Report, President of the Royal Geographical Society), dies at 85
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights

About February 21, 2016

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
  • UK #1 Song: 7 Years - Lukas Graham