Historical Events
- Britain's Ordnance Survey, using NASA data posts map of Mars on Flickr
- Fiji becomes the first country to ratify the UN climate deal (signed Paris, December 2015)
Film Release
Marvel superhero film "Deadpool" starring Ryan Reynolds is released
Papal Visit
Pope Francis begins his visit to Mexico, arriving at “Benito Juarez” International Airport in Mexico City
- Pope Francis meets Patriarch Kirill in Havana - first meeting between Catholic and Russian Orthodox church heads for nearly 1,000 years
Event of Interest
Student leader Kanhaiya Kumar is arrested on “anti-nationalism” charges by Indian police at an anniversary event of the death of Afzal Guru, at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University
2016 History
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Lattner, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1953, Notre Dame; Pro Bowl 1954, Pittsburgh Steelers), dies from mesothelioma at 83
About February 12, 2016
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
#1 Song: 7 Years - Lukas Graham
