Historical Events
- 69th Berlin International Film Festival: Israeli film "Synonyms" wins the Golden Bear
- India's new high-speed train the Vande Bharat Express breaks down on its first return trip on Delhi to Varanasi route
- Needing 78 for an unlikely victory, Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera 153no and Vishwa Fernando 6no put on a record 10th wicket stand for a 1 wicket win vs South Africa in the 1st cricket Test in Durban
Event of Interest
Pope Francis defrocks ex-cardinal and archbishop of Washington Theodore McCarrick for sexually abusing minors and adults. First Cardinal to be removed for sexual abuse.
Famous Deaths
- Don Bragg, American pole vaulter (Olympic gold 1960), dies of a stroke at 83
- Ken Nordine, American voice-over and recording artist (World Jazz), dies at 98
- Theodore Isaac Rubin, American psychiatrist and author credited with popularising psychotherapy, dies at 95
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About February 16, 2019
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: 7 Rings - Ariana Grande
#1 Song: Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored - Ariana Grande
