This Day in History for February 16

FEB 16 Monday 2026
Featured event 2013

At least 91 people were killed and 190 others injured after a bomb hidden in a…

At least 91 people were killed and 190 others injured after a bomb hidden in a water tank exploded at a market in Hazara Town, Pakistan.

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“No legacy is so rich as honesty.”

— William Shakespeare
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  1. 2021
    Five thousand people gathered in the town of Kherrata

    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.

  2. 2013
    A bomb blast at a market in Hazara Town

    A bomb blast at a market in Hazara Town, Quetta, Pakistan kills more than 80 people and injures 190 others.

  3. 2006
    The last Mobile army surgical hospital (MASH) is decommissioned by the United…

    The last Mobile army surgical hospital (MASH) is decommissioned by the United States Army.

  4. 2005
    The Kyoto Protocol comes into force

    The Kyoto Protocol comes into force, following its ratification by Russia.

  5. 2005
    2004–05 NHL lockout

    The National Hockey League cancels the entire 2004–05 regular season and playoffs.

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“No legacy is so rich as honesty.”

— William Shakespeare

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What happened on February 16?

One highlighted entry is from 2013: At least 91 people were killed and 190 others injured after a bomb hidden in a water tank exploded at a market in Hazara Town, Pakistan.

Who was born on February 16?

People listed for February 16 include Yuki Naito (2001), Original Koffee (2000), and Coby White (2000).

What observances fall on February 16?

Observances listed for February 16 include Restoration of Lithuania's Statehood Day, celebrate the independence of Lithuania from Russia and Germany in 1918 (Lithuania), Christian feast day: Abda of Edessa, and Christian feast day: Charles Todd Quintard (Episcopal Church (USA)).

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