February 16th (1940) was a Friday. It's the 44th day of the year (45th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 321 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 16th February, 1940
» World War II: Altmark Incident: The German tanker Altmark is boarded by sailors from the British destroyer HMS or Cossack. 299 British prisoners are freed.
Famous Birthdays on February 16 in 1940
» Hannelore Schmatz, German mountaineer (d. 1979)
» Michael J. Shapiro, American academic
February 16th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Abda of Edessa
» Saint Elias and companions known as Elias and companions