1983⚡ Event
Ash Wednesday bushfires
The Ash Wednesday bushfires devastated large areas of South Australia and Victoria, resulting in 75 deaths and 2,676 injuries.
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What Happened on February 16?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 16 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on February 16(5)
1985⚡ Event
Hezbollah manifesto release
The Lebanese Shia organization Hezbollah released a manifesto outlining its ideology and goals.
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1996⚡ Event
Silver Spring train collision
Eleven people died in a train collision in Silver Spring, Maryland, leading to new federal rules for passenger car design.
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1998⚡ Event
China Airlines Flight 676 crash
China Airlines Flight 676 crashed due to autopilot over-reliance while approaching Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, killing all 202 people on board.
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2013⚡ Event
Hazara Town bombing
A bomb hidden in a water tank exploded at a market in Hazara Town, Pakistan, killing at least 91 people and injuring 190 others.
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Birthdays on February 16(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Koffee
Koffee, a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and rapper, was born.
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Deaths on February 16(5)
2026🕊️ Death
Billy Steinberg
Billy Steinberg is an American songwriter.
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2026🕊️ Death
Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman is an American filmmaker.
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February 16 in History
February 16 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 16
Examples currently recorded for February 16 include Ash Wednesday bushfires (1983), Hezbollah manifesto release (1985), Silver Spring train collision (1996). View all events →
Birthdays on February 16
People recorded as born on February 16 include Ignatius Ganago, Koffee, Coby White. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 16
Remembered figures who died on February 16 include Gustavo Noboa, Alexei Navalny, Viktor Antonov. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 16?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 16: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 16?
- One event currently recorded for February 16 is: Ash Wednesday bushfires.
- Who was born on February 16?
- People recorded as born on February 16 include Ignatius Ganago, Koffee, Coby White.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 16?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 16.
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