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February 25, 2016

February 25, 2016, was a Thursday. It was the 56th day of 2016. The decade was the 2010s.

8 years, 1 month, and 3 days have passed since February 25, 2016.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Popular songs

On February 25, 2016, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Pillowtalk" by Zayn
  • United Kingdom: "7 Years" by Lukas Graham

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 25, 2016

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Pillowtalk - Zayn
  • Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
  • Sorry - Justin Bieber
  • Stressed Out - twenty one pilots
  • Hello - Adele
Play the top singles 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.
Deadpool

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Deadpool".

Facts

This date occurred 2,954 days ago. Approximately 98 months have passed. It was the 56th day of 2016, in week 08. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 8 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2016 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. 33 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to February 25, 2016

Let's go back to the 2010s.

The date is February 25, 2016, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. In America, the song "Pillowtalk" by Zayn is at the top of the singles charts, while "7 Years" by Lukas Graham is the number-one song in the UK.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Deadpool is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Game of Thrones", "Once Upon a Time", "Rick and Morty", and "Black-ish".

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. 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. A video called "Damn Daniel" has recently become a viral hit. UK Prime Minister David Cameron has just announced that the Brexit referendum will take place on the 23rd of June.

Social network Facebook has released its new "reaction" buttons. This new feature gives users the ability to react to posts with various emojis instead of just the like button. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Rob Ford, Johan Cruyff, Chyna, and Prince would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Grand Theft Auto V", "Dying Light", "Just Cause 3", and "Firewatch".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "Doc McStuffins", "Game Shakers", and "Bunnicula". Children are playing with toys such as Star Wars BB-8 toy droid, Kidizoom Smartwatch, Crayola Paint Maker, and Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 25, 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around February 25, 2016.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: February 25, 2016
  • 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".
  • March 11, 2016:
    • The video game "Hitman" is released.
    • Soccer: Rafael Benítez is appointed as the new manager of Newcastle United.
  • March 17, 2016: British magician Paul Daniels dies as a result of a brain tumour.
  • March 18, 2016:
    • A court in Florida orders Gawker Media to pay Hulk Hogan $115 million in damages for invading his privacy.
    • American football player Tray Walker dies following a dirtbike accident in Miami, Florida.
  • March 22, 2016:
    • 31 people are killed when three coordinated nail bombings occur in the Belgian city of Brussels.
    • Former controversial Toronto Mayor Rob Ford passes away after a battle with cancer.
    • Rap musician and A Tribe Called Quest member Phife Dawg passes away due to complications relating to diabetes.
  • March 24, 2016:
    • Soccer player Adam Johnson is sentenced to six years in prison for grooming and sexual activity with a girl aged 15.
    • Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff passes away after a battle with cancer.
    • Comedian Garry Shandling dies from a pulmonary embolism.
  • March 25, 2016: The movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is released in movie theaters.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 25, 2016, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2016 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 25, 2016 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
Television shows

Television shows in February 2016

In February 2016, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from February 2016.

Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
House of Cards
House of Cards
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in February 2016

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys in 2016

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Barbie Saddle n Ride
Barbie Saddle n Ride
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in February 2016.

Firewatch 2016
Firewatch
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
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
Batman: Arkham Knight 2015
Batman: Arkham Knight
Lego Jurassic World 2015
Lego Jurassic World
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines
Total War: Attila 2015
Total War: Attila
Dying Light 2015
Dying Light
The Sims 4 2014
The Sims 4
Grand Theft Auto V 2013
Grand Theft Auto V
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft

Were you born on February 25, 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 25, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 25.

George Harrison

George Harrison

Musician Deceased
Born on February 25, 1943
He was not alive on this date.

Ric Flair

Ric Flair

Wrestler
Born on February 25, 1949
He turned 67 on this day in 2016.

Justin Jeffre

Justin Jeffre

98 Degrees
Born on February 25, 1973
He turned 43 on this day in 2016.

Justin Berfield

Justin Berfield

Actor
Born on February 25, 1986
He turned 30 on this day in 2016.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on February 25, 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 25, 2016 was most likely conceived around June 4, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 25, 2016 is close to November 17, 2016.

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Stats for February 25, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 25, 2016:

  • 2,954 days have passed since this date.
  • 422 weeks have passed.
  • 255,225,600 seconds have passed since February 25, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 297,763,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 131,696,409,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 42,537,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 21,949,402 steps. That's roughly 9,755 miles!
  • Since this date, 3,062,707 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
  • How many years ago was 2016?

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