What happened on Saturday February 16, 2002?

Here's what happened on February 16, 2002:

• Bush's Secret Directive for Iraq War Planning On February 16, 2002, it was reported that President George W. Bush had signed a secret directive authorizing the Pentagon to begin planning for a potential military invasion of Iraq. This directive marked the beginning of formal military planning for what would later become the Iraq War, raising concerns about the administration's intentions and the potential for conflict. source: nytimes.com
• Tragic Terrorist Attack in Israeli Shopping Mall On February 16, 2002, a suicide bombing occurred at the Moment Café in the West Bank city of Karnei Shomron, Israel. The attack resulted in the deaths of two Israeli civilians and injuries to several others. The bombing was attributed to Palestinian militants and was part of a series of attacks during the Second Intifada, contributing to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Bush's Presidential Radio Address on Foreign Relations On February 16, 2002, President George W. Bush delivered a radio address discussing U.S. foreign relations, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. He highlighted the need for global unity and the role of the United States in promoting peace and security worldwide. source: georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov
• Anti-Fur Protest at Neiman Marcus 275 animal rights activists organized a protest at the Washington D.C. Neiman Marcus store, demanding an end to support for the fur industry and raising awareness about animal welfare and ethical fashion practices.
• Walter Winterbottom: Pioneering English Football Manager Walter Winterbottom, a significant figure in English football management who was born in 1913, passed away. He was instrumental in developing football coaching and management techniques in the United Kingdom.

Events in 2002

February 16, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from February 2002

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 2002

February 16, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Juventus - Fiorentina : 2 - 1
• Milan - Atalanta : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Lokeren : 1 - 0
• Germinal - St Truiden : 1 - 0
• Lierse - Genk : 1 - 2
• Lommel - Beveren : 3 - 1
• Molenbeek - Mouscron : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Schalke 04 : 1 - 1
• Freiburg - Bayern Munich : 0 - 2
• Kaiserslautern - Nurnberg : 2 - 1
• M'gladbach - Hamburg : 2 - 1
• Munich 1860 - Hertha : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Reutlingen : 1 - 1
• Mainz - Oberhausen : 3 - 3

February 16, 2002 was a Saturday and it was the 47th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2002 can also be written as 2/16/2002 in the US and as 16/2/2002 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 2002 in February 2002 calendar

Famous people died on February 16, 2002:

• Walter Winterbottom

  English footballer and manager (b. 1913).

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on February 16th

February 16, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 2002 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Usher - U Got It Bad
2. Nickelback - How You Remind Me
3. Ja Rule - Always On Time
4. Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It Funny
5. Linkin Park - In The End

February 16, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 2002 was Hero by Enrique Iglesias, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Enrique Iglesias - Hero
2. Pink - Get The Party Started
3. A1 - Caught In The Middle
4. Puretone - Addicted To Bass
5. Ja Rule featuring Ashanti - Always On Time

February 16, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
2. Michael Jackson - Butterflies
3. Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth
4. Brandy - What About Us?
5. KeKe Wyatt Featuring Avant - Nothing In This World

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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February 16, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 2002 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 2002 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 16, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:05 am and setting at 10:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 2002.

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Someone born on February 16, 2002 is:

24 years 1 month old,

or 289 months and 18 days old,

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