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February 8, 2016

February 8, 2016, was a Monday. It was 8 years, 8 months, and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 8, 2016:

  • United States: "Sorry" by Justin Bieber
  • United Kingdom: "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 8, 2016

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Sorry - Justin Bieber
  • Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
  • Hello - Adele
  • Stressed Out - twenty one pilots
  • Here - Alessia Cara
Play the top songs from 2016
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2016. Let us take you back to the peak days of Desiigner, Sia, Drake and The Chainsmokers.
Kung Fu Panda 3

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Kung Fu Panda 3" was at the top of the box office on February 8, 2016.

Facts

This date was 3,193 days ago. Approximately 106 months have passed. It was the 39th day of 2016, in week 06. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 8 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2016 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 35 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to February 8, 2016

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, February 8, 2016. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. In America, the song "Sorry" by Justin Bieber is at the top of the singles charts, while "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Kung Fu Panda 3 is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It's 2016, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Drake, Lukas Graham, Sia, Mike Posner, The Chainsmokers and Calvin Harris. The World Health Organization has recently announced that there is an outbreak of the Zika virus.

UFC fans are excited about the upcoming fight between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor at UFC 196. This will be the first fight between the pair. The 2016 primaries for the Democratic Party and the Republican Party have started as both sides fight it out to choose their nominee for the upcoming presidential election. In Ireland, the campaign for the 2016 Irish general election is taking place. The ruling parties Fine Gael and Labour are hoping to regain power.

The long-awaited game "XCOM 2" has finally been released. The Denver Broncos have won the Super Bowl after defeating the Carolina Panthers. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Angela Raiola, Rob Ford, Johan Cruyff, and Chyna would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Grey's Anatomy", "Shameless", "Black Mirror", and "Catfish: The TV Show". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "The Sims 4", "Batman: Arkham Knight", "Assassin's Creed Syndicate", and "XCOM 2". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Teen Wolf", "Gravity Falls", "Wander Over Yonder", and "Wallykazam!".

Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 4, Cool Baker Magic Mixer, Crayola Paint Maker, and MiP (robot).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 8, 2016, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2016 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 8, 2016 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 8, 2016.

  • Record of the Year: 2016.

    Record of the Year: 2016

    "Hello" by Adele went on to win a Grammy for 2016's Record of the Year.
  • 2016 in music.

    2016 in music

    Popular music artists in 2016 included Justin Bieber, Twenty One Pilots, Rihanna, Drake, Zayn, Lukas Graham, Mike Posner, Fifth Harmony, Desiigner, The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, Justin Timberlake, DJ Snake, Bruno Mars, Adele, Ariana Grande and G-Eazy.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2016?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2016?

    The best NBA players in 2016 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, DeAndre Jordan, Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard.
  • Margot Robbie.

    Margot Robbie

    Wolf of Wall Street actress Margot Robbie was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 2016.
  • Donald Trump.

    Donald Trump

    Donald Trump was named the Time Person of the Year for 2016 after he defeated Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2016, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suárez, Neymar, Gareth Bale, Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy, Gianluigi Buffon and Pepe.
  • 2016 in movies.

    2016 in movies

    Popular movies in 2016 included Arrival, Zootopia, La La Land, Moonlight, The Jungle Book, Captain America: Civil War, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Finding Dory, Deadpool, Suicide Squad, The Secret Life of Pets and Zoolander 2.
  • Moonlight.

    Moonlight

    "Moonlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2016.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on February 8, 2016.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to February 8, 2016.

  • January 10, 2016:
    • English musician David Bowie passes away after an 18-month battle with cancer.
    • The final episode of "Austin & Ally" is aired on TV.
  • January 11, 2016: Lionel Messi is awarded the 2015 Ballon d'Or.
  • January 12, 2016: The game "Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India" is released.
  • January 13, 2016: It is reported that One Direction's hiatus will be a permanent split.
  • January 14, 2016: English actor Alan Rickman passes away due to pancreatic cancer.
  • January 19, 2016: The song "Out of the Woods" is released by Taylor Swift.
  • January 27, 2016: Rihanna releases her single "Work".
  • January 28, 2016:
    • The WHO announces an outbreak of the Zika virus.
    • Irish DVD rental chain Xtra-Vision closes.
  • January 29, 2016: The movie Kung Fu Panda 3 is released in movie theaters.
  • January 31, 2016:
    • Irish politics: Labour TD Alan Kelly's "Power is a drug... it suits me" comments are published.
    • Irish broadcaster Terry Wogan passes away.
  • February 1, 2016:
    • WWF legend Bret Hart announces that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
    • Soccer: It is announced that Pep Guardiola will become the new manager of Manchester City next season.
  • February 3, 2016: The PC game "American Truck Simulator" is released.
  • February 5, 2016:
    • The film "Dad's Army" is released in movie theaters.
    • The game XCOM 2 is released.
    • The Chainsmokers release their single "Don't Let Me Down".
  • February 7, 2016: Super Bowl 50 occurs at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California: The Denver Broncos defeat the Carolina Panthers and Coldplay perform at the halftime show.
  • This date: February 8, 2016
  • February 11, 2016: Sia releases her single "Cheap Thrills", featuring Sean Paul.
  • February 12, 2016: The movie Zoolander No. 2 is released in movie theaters.
  • February 14, 2016: The "Ted Cruz-Zodiac Killer meme" takes off in popularity.
  • February 15, 2016: A statement by boxer Manny Pacquiao calling homosexuals "worse than animals" is aired on television.
  • February 16, 2016:
    • The game "Street Fighter V" is released.
    • The viral video "Damn Daniel" is uploaded by Joshua Holz.
  • February 18, 2016: Nike ends its partnership with boxer Manny Pacquiao following his recent homophobic comments about gay people being "worse than animals".
  • February 20, 2016: Jeb Bush drops out of 2016 US presidential campaign.
  • February 22, 2016: UK Prime Minister David Cameron announces the Brexit referendum date.
  • February 24, 2016: Facebook rolls out its new "reaction" buttons.
  • February 27, 2016: The media reports that singers Cheryl Tweedy and Liam Payne are dating.
  • February 28, 2016: Frank Kelly, who portrayed Father Jack Hackett in the sitcom Father Ted, passes away from a heart attack at the age of 77.
  • March 1, 2016: The game Heavy Rain is released on the PlayStation 4.
  • March 2, 2016: Soccer player Adam Johnson is found guilty of sexual activity with a child.
  • March 5, 2016: UFC 196: Nate Diaz defeats Conor McGregor.
  • March 7, 2016: NFL quarterback Peyton Manning announces his retirement.
  • March 9, 2016: Rapper Lil Yachty releases his debut mixtape "Lil Boat".
Television shows

TV shows in 2016

The following TV shows were popular in February 2016:

TV shows from February 2016.

Lucifer
Lucifer
Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
The Originals
The Originals
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on February 8, 2016

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2016:

Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Shimmer and Shine
Shimmer and Shine

Bunk'd
Bunk'd
Make It Pop
Make It Pop
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Wallykazam!
Wallykazam!
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2016

Toys and games that were popular in 2016:

Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Crayola Paint Maker
Crayola Paint Maker
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Max Tow Truck
Max Tow Truck
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Zoomer Dino
Zoomer Dino
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in February 2016.

XCOM 2 2016
XCOM 2
The Witness 2016
The Witness
Just Cause 3 2015
Just Cause 3
Star Wars Battlefront 2015
Star Wars Battlefront
Fallout 4 2015
Fallout 4
Rise of the Tomb Raider 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Halo 5: Guardians 2015
Halo 5: Guardians
Assassin's Creed Syndicate 2015
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
FIFA 16 2015
FIFA 16
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2015
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Call of Duty: Black Ops III 2015
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Rocket League 2015
Rocket League

Were you born on February 8, 2016?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2016.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out February 8, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 8.

James Dean

James Dean

Actor Deceased
Born on February 8, 1931
He was not alive on this date.

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Actress
Born on February 8, 1953
She turned 63 on this day in 2016.

Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Actor Deceased
Born on February 8, 1968
He was not alive on this date.

The Big Show

The Big Show

Wrestler
Born on February 8, 1972
He turned 44 on this day in 2016.

Kimbo Slice

Kimbo Slice

MMA fighter Deceased
Born on February 8, 1974
He turned 42 on this day in 2016.

Seth Green

Seth Green

Actor
Born on February 8, 1974
He turned 42 on this day in 2016.

Danny Tamberelli

Danny Tamberelli

Actor
Born on February 8, 1982
He turned 34 on this day in 2016.

Bella Poarch

Bella Poarch

Internet personality
Born on February 8, 1997
She turned 19 on this day in 2016.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on February 8, 2016.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on February 8, 2016 was most likely conceived around May 18, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 8, 2016 is close to October 31, 2016.

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Stats for February 8, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 8, 2016:

  • 3,193 days have passed since this date.
  • 456 weeks have passed.
  • 275,875,200 seconds have passed since February 8, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 321,854,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 142,351,603,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 45,979,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 23,725,267 steps. That's roughly 10,545 miles.
  • 3,310,502 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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