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February 16, 2017

February 16, 2017, was a Thursday. It was 7 years, 9 months, and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 16, 2017:

  • United States: "Bad and Boujee" by Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert
  • United Kingdom: "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 16, 2017

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Bad And Boujee - Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert
  • Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
  • Closer - The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey
  • Bad Things - Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello
  • I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker) - Zayn / Taylor Swift
Play the top songs from 2017
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2017. Take a trip back to the peak days of Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Kendrick Lamar and The Chainsmokers.
The Lego Batman Movie

Top movie

The movie "The Lego Batman Movie" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 2,839 days ago. Approximately 95 months have passed. It was the 47th day of 2017, in week 07. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 7 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 32 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to February 16, 2017

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Thursday, February 16, 2017. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. Valentine's Day of 2017 has just passed.

In America, the song "Bad and Boujee" by Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert is at the top of the singles charts, while "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie The Lego Batman Movie is at the top of the box office. Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

It's 2017, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, The Chainsmokers, Migos, Sam Hunt and Post Malone. "Salt Bae" memes are going viral on the Internet. The movie "Fifty Shades Darker" is playing in movie theaters.

America is shocked after the bodies of teenagers Abigail Williams and Liberty German are discovered near the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi, Indiana. An image and audio recording of the main suspect have been found on one of the girl's phones. These materials are currently being disseminated by the media in the hope of identifying the killer. Kim Jong-nam, who is the half-brother of North Korean dictactor Kim Jong-un, has just been assassinated at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia. It is believed that the assassination was carried out by North Korean agents on the orders of Kim Jong-un. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Bill Paxton, Chuck Berry, Rosey, and Big Black would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Grey's Anatomy", "Prison Break", "Suits", and "Veep". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Cities: Skylines", "Mafia III", "Final Fantasy XV", and "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Horrid Henry", "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic", "Paw Patrol", and "Game Shakers".

Popular toys at the moment include Cards Against Humanity, the PlayStation 4, Paw Patrol Lookout HQ, and Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 16, 2017, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2017 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 16, 2017 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 16, 2017.

  • Gal Gadot.

    Gal Gadot

    Israeli actress Gal Gadot was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 2017.
  • Record of the Year: 2017.

    Record of the Year: 2017

    The song "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars won a Grammy for 2017's Record of the Year.
  • 2017 in music.

    2017 in music

    Popular music artists in 2017 included Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Future, DJ Khaled, Post Malone, French Montana, Cardi B, Logic, Imagine Dragons, Lil Pump, Shawn Mendes and Kygo.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    The best NBA players in 2017 were Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, James Harden, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard.
  • 2017 in movies.

    2017 in movies

    Popular movies in 2017 included the likes of It, Get Out, Dunkirk, Wonder Woman, Blade Runner 2049, Baby Driver, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok, Logan, Molly's Game, John Wick: Chapter 2 and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
  • The Shape of Water.

    The Shape of Water

    "The Shape of Water" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2017, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Gianluigi Buffon, Luka Modrić, Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappé, N'Golo Kanté, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to February 16, 2017.

  • January 17, 2017:
    • The sentence of Chelsea Manning is commuted by President Barack Obama.
    • The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is suspended after nearly three years.
  • January 20, 2017:
    • Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.
    • The biographical drama film "The Founder", starring Michael Keaton, is released in movie theaters.
  • January 21, 2017: The Women's March on Washington takes place a day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
  • January 25, 2017:
    • English actor John Hurt passes away at the age of 77.
    • American actress Mary Tyler Moore passes away at the age of 80.
  • January 27, 2017: US President Donald Trump bans travel from several predominantly Muslim countries.
  • January 30, 2017:
    • Alexandre Bissonnette kills six people at a mosque in Sainte-Foy, Canada.
    • Bruno Mars releases his single "That's What I Like".
  • February 2, 2017: Soccer: Frank Lampard announces his retirement.
  • February 5, 2017: Super Bowl LI takes place at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas: The New England Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons and Lady Gaga performs at the halftime show.
  • February 8, 2017: Jeff Sessions becomes the new United States attorney general.
  • February 13, 2017:
    • Abigail Williams (13) and Liberty German (14) are murdered in Delphi, Indiana.
    • National Security Advisor Michael Flynn resigns amid allegations that he lied to FBI investigators about his contact with Russia.
    • Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong-nam is assassinated in Malaysia.
    • Rapper E-Dubble dies from sepsis at the age of 34.
  • This date: February 16, 2017
  • February 22, 2017: The Chainsmokers and Coldplay release the song "Something Just Like This".
  • February 25, 2017: Actor Bill Paxton passes away after suffering a stroke.
  • February 27, 2017: Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty announce the wrong winner at the 2017 Academy Awards.
  • March 2, 2017:
    • Snapchat begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
    • Attorney General Jeff Sessions recuses himself from the Russian interference investigation after it emerges that he held two undisclosed meetings with the Russian ambassador.
  • March 3, 2017:
    • The Nintendo Switch is released.
    • Ed Sheeran releases his third studio album "÷".
  • March 8, 2017: Soccer: Barcelona overcome a 4-0 deficit to defeat PSG 6-5 in the UEFA Champions League.
  • March 10, 2017: 2016 South Korean political scandal: Park Geun-hye's presidency is officially ended after the country's Constitutional Court upholds her impeachment.
  • March 14, 2017: 4 members of the Irish Coast Guard die when their Sikorsky S-92 helicopter crashes into the sea off County Mayo in Ireland.
  • March 18, 2017: American singer and songwriter Chuck Berry passes away.
Television shows

TV series on February 16, 2017

TV audiences were watching the following shows on February 16, 2017:

TV shows from February 2017.

The Crown
The Crown
Westworld
Westworld
This Is Us
This Is Us
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Lucifer
Lucifer
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
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on February 16, 2017

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2017:

Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Mech-X4
Mech-X4
Elena of Avalor
Elena of Avalor

The Loud House
The Loud House
Stuck in the Middle
Stuck in the Middle
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Shimmer and Shine
Shimmer and Shine
Bunk'd
Bunk'd
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2017

Toys and games that were popular in 2017:

Fidget spinners
Fidget spinners
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hatchimals
Hatchimals
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
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
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in February 2017.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Dead Rising 4 2016
Dead Rising 4
Final Fantasy XV 2016
Final Fantasy XV
Watch Dogs 2 2016
Watch Dogs 2
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare 2016
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Mafia III 2016
Mafia III
FIFA 17 2016
FIFA 17
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Human: Fall Flat 2016
Human: Fall Flat
Doom 2016
Doom
Tom Clancy's The Division 2016
Tom Clancy's The Division
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines

Were you born on February 16, 2017?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2017.

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 16, 2023, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 16.

Sonny Bono

Sonny Bono

Singer Deceased
Born on February 16, 1935
He was not alive on this date.

Kim Jong-il

Kim Jong-il

North Korean leader Deceased
Born on February 16, 1941
He was not alive on this date.

Margaux Hemingway

Margaux Hemingway

Fashion model Deceased
Born on February 16, 1954
She was not alive on this date.

Ice-T

Ice-T

Rapper / Actor
Born on February 16, 1958
He turned 59 on this day in 2017.

The Weeknd

The Weeknd

Rapper
Born on February 16, 1990
He turned 27 on this day in 2017.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on February 16, 2017.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May 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 16, 2017 was most likely conceived around May 26, 2016.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 16, 2017 is close to November 9, 2017.

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Stats for February 16, 2017

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 16, 2017:

  • 2,839 days have passed since this date.
  • 405 weeks have passed.
  • 245,289,600 seconds have passed since February 16, 2017.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 286,171,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 126,569,433,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 40,881,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 21,094,906 steps. That's roughly 9,376 miles.
  • 2,943,475 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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