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February 26, 2016

February 26, 2016, was a Friday. It was 8 years, 9 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Popular songs

On February 26, 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 music charts on February 26, 2016

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

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

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Deadpool".

Facts

This date was 3,197 days ago. Approximately 107 months have passed. It was the 57th 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 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 36 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to February 26, 2016

Let's go back to the 2010s.

It is Friday, February 26, 2016. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

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.

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.

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.

In Ireland, the 2016 Irish general election has just taken place. Fine Gael have remained as the largest party despite losing 26 seats and Labour have been reduced to 7 TDs. 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Big Bang Theory", "Arrow", "Power", and "Gotham".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Cities: Skylines", "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain", "FIFA 16", and "The Witness". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic", "Bubble Guppies", "Wander Over Yonder", and "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn". Popular toys at the moment include Star Wars BB-8 toy droid, Hello Barbie, Kidizoom Smartwatch, and Crayola Paint Maker.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 26, 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 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 26, 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 26, 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 26, 2016.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to February 26, 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 26, 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.
Television shows

TV shows in 2016

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

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 26, 2016

If you were a kid on February 26, 2016, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Stuck in the Middle
Stuck in the Middle
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!
Toys

Popular toys and games 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
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
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

Were you born on February 26, 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 26, 2022, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 26.

Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon

Israeli Prime Minister Deceased
Born on February 26, 1928
He was not alive on this date.

Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash

Singer Deceased
Born on February 26, 1932
He was not alive on this date.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Soccer manager
Born on February 26, 1973
He turned 43 on this day in 2016.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on February 26, 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 26, 2016 was most likely conceived around June 5, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 26, 2016 is close to November 18, 2016.

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Stats for February 26, 2016

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 26, 2016:

  • 3,197 days have passed since this date.
  • 456 weeks have passed.
  • 276,220,800 seconds have passed since February 26, 2016.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 322,257,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 142,529,932,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 46,036,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 23,754,989 steps. That's roughly 10,558 miles.
  • 3,314,650 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
  • How many years ago was 2016?

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