February 16 in History
February 16 is the birthday of Yuki Naito (2001) and the anniversary of the death of Billy Steinberg (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for February 16, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Nichiren, founder of Nichiren Buddhism was born in 1222, while Zhu Yi, Chinese general died in 549.
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Famous people born on February 16
Famous people who died on February 16
2024
Alexei Navalny (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Russian opposition leader and activist (1976–2024)
2015
Lasse Braun (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Italian pornographer, film director, producer, screenwriter, novelist and researcher
2014
Michael Shea (American author) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American fiction author (1946–2014)
2013
Grigory Pomerants (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Lithuanian-born Russian philosopher and cultural theorist
2012
Gary Carter (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (1954–2012)
2009
Stephen Kim Sou-hwan (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
South Korean Roman Catholic cardinal and Servant of God
What happened on February 16
- 2021
Five thousand people gathered in the town of Kherrata, Bejaia Province to mark the second anniversary of the Hirak protest movement. Demonstrations had been suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Algeria.
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A bomb blast at a market in Hazara Town, Quetta, Pakistan kills more than 80 people and injures 190 others.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
The last Mobile army surgical hospital (MASH) is decommissioned by the United States Army.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
The Kyoto Protocol comes into force, following its ratification by Russia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
The National Hockey League cancels the entire 2004–05 regular season and playoffs.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
Emery Worldwide Airlines Flight 17 crashes near Sacramento Mather Airport in Rancho Cordova, California, killing all three aboard.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
China Airlines Flight 676 crashes into a road and residential area near Chiang Kai-shek International Airport in Taiwan, killing all 196 aboard and six more on the ground.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
A Chicago-bound Amtrak train, the Capitol Limited, collides with a MARC commuter train bound for Washington, D.C., killing 11 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Nicaraguan Contras leader Enrique Bermúdez is assassinated in Managua.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
The Soviet liner MS Mikhail Lermontov runs aground in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
China Airlines Flight 2265 crashes into the Pacific Ocean near Penghu Airport in Taiwan, killing all 13 aboard.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1985
Hezbollah is founded.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1984
Iran launches Operation Dawn 5, a major offensive during the Iran–Iraq War targeting the Basra–Baghdad highway, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1983
The Ash Wednesday bushfires in Victoria and South Australia kill 75.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1978
The first computer bulletin board system is created (CBBS in Chicago).
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Editor's picks
Born on February 16
- 1222 — Nichiren, founder of Nichiren Buddhism (died 1282)
- 1304 — Jayaatu Khan Tugh Temür, Chinese emperor (died 1332)
- 1331 — Coluccio Salutati, Italian political leader (died 1406)
Died on February 16
- 549 — Zhu Yi, Chinese general (born 483)
- 902 — Mary the Younger, Byzantine saint (born 875)
- 1184 — Richard of Dover, Archbishop of Canterbury
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for February 16
Quick answers
Who was born on February 16? Yuki Naito (2001), Original Koffee (2000), Coby White (2000).
Who died on February 16? Billy Steinberg (2026), Frederick Wiseman (2026), Viktor Antonov (artist) (2025).
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