11 significant historical events occurred on February 16. February 16 is notable for several important political and military events. On this date in 1918, Lithuania declared its independence. In 1940, the Altmark Incident occurred during World War II. Additionally, the South Lebanon conflict began on February 16, 1985.
Total Events
11
Time Span
1646–2025
Categories
4
Top Category
war
5 events
15 famous birthdays on February 16
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density17th C.21st C.
17th Century
1 event20th Century
6 events21st Century
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