International On This Day - February 16, 2026

International observance days, weeks, and months for February 16, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.

2026

International observance days on February 16, 2026

No international day observances are listed for this date.

Historical Events on February 16

Events that occurred on February 16 throughout history

1923

The English archaeologist Howard Carter opens King Tutankhamen's ancient Egyptian burial chamber.

1937

U.S. Patent Office issues patent no. 2,071,250 for nylon to E.I. du Pont De Nemours & Company.

1968

Senator Rankin Fite of Alabama demonstrates the first 911 emergency telephone system in Haleyville.

1994

Dr. Ruben Quintero performed the first endoscopic fetal surgery.

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