[07:09] The Indo Daily: Breaking Ballyseedy: The downfall of Nathan McDonnell

February 16, 2024. It’s a cold, dark and rainy day in Cork. The city’s port is busy as trucks and containers are loaded on to ships.

https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-breaking-ballyseedy-the-downfall-of-nathan-mcdonnell/a1750514387.html

#February16,2024

[06:40 PM] Police arrest six children for shooting; 11-year-old victim in critical condition

Police have arrested six suspects after a severely wounded 11-year-old was found in a home in Zuidwijk, Rotterdam, on February 16.

https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/26/police-arrest-six-children-shooting-11-year-old-victim-critical-condition

#six #11_year_old #Zuidwijk #Rotterdam #February16

February 16

This day in history:

• 2021 – 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.
• 1962 – Flooding in the coastal areas of West Germany kills 315 and destroys the homes of about 60,000 people.
• 1986 – China Airlines Flight 2265 crashes into the Pacific Ocean near Penghu Airport in Taiwan, killing all 13 aboard.
• 1940 – World War II: Altmark incident: The German tanker Altmark is boarded by sailors from the British destroyer HMS Cossack. A total of 299 British prisoners are freed.

Births:

• 1222 – Nichiren, founder of Nichiren Buddhism (d. 1282)
• 1909 – Hugh Beaumont, American actor and director (d. 1982)
• 1995 – Katy Dunne, English tennis player

Deaths:

• 1944 – Dadasaheb Phalke, Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1870)
• 1996 – Pat Brown, American lawyer and politician, 32nd Governor of California (b. 1905)
• 1754 – Richard Mead, English physician (b. 1673)

Holidays:

• Day of the Shining Star (Kim Jong Il's birthday) (North Korea)
• Elizabeth Peratrovich Day (Alaska)
• Restoration of Lithuania's Statehood Day, celebrate the independence of Lithuania from Russia and Germany in 1918 (Lithuania)

Random Article of the day:

Nikola Nikolov (footballer, born 1986)

#wikipedia #February16 #NikolaNikolov(footballer,born1986)

February 16

This day in history:

• 1699 – First Leopoldine Diploma is issued by the Holy Roman Emperor, recognizing the Greek Catholic clergy enjoyed the same privileges as Roman Catholic priests in the Principality of Transylvania.
• 1961 – Explorer program: Explorer 9 (S-56a) is launched.
• 1959 – Fidel Castro becomes Premier of Cuba after dictator Fulgencio Batista was overthrown on January 1.
• 1934 – The Austrian Civil War ends with the defeat of the Social Democrats and the Republikanischer Schutzbund.

Births:

• 1961 – Niko Nirvi, Finnish journalist
• 1926 – John Schlesinger, English actor and director (d. 2003)
• 1903 – Edgar Bergen, American ventriloquist and actor (d. 1978)

Deaths:

• 1975 – Morgan Taylor, American hurdler and coach (b. 1903)
• 1645 – Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, Spanish general and politician, 24th Governor of the Duchy of Milan (b. 1585)
• 1977 – Janani Luwum, bishop, Church of Uganda, martyr (b. c.1922)

Holidays:

• Restoration of Lithuania's Statehood Day, celebrate the independence of Lithuania from Russia and Germany in 1918 (Lithuania)
• Elizabeth Peratrovich Day (Alaska)
• Day of the Shining Star (Kim Jong Il's birthday) (North Korea)

Random Article of the day:
Karen Clemmensen

Karen Clemmensen (née Mundt; 31 December 1917 – 21 December 2001) was a Danish architect and designer. The firm she set up with her husband Ebbe designed both traditional and more modern Functionalist buildings. Often inspired by Japanese and American trends, their work includes Kildeskovshallen in Gentofte and LO-skolen in Helsingør.

Beautiful evening sky. Wishing you all a happy and safe weekend. #February16

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#PenQuote #February16 #KeepingYourHumility #ItBehoovesUsAll

Today’s Astrology—February 16, 2024
A few days ago, Mars entered Aquarius and... #February16 #friday #aquarius #moon #gemini #astrology #zodiac #horoscope #forecast #journeywithin #eaglecondorastrology https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8wSA19L/ https://www.journeywithin.llc/blogs/astrology

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#MetalInjection
The Weekly Injection: New Releases From IHSAHN, THE ARISTOCRATS & More Out Today 2/16
Plus releases from Bokassa, Farsot, Samael, and Witchorious

https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/heavy-new-releases/the-weekly-injection-new-releases-from-ihsahn-the-aristocrats-more-out-today-2-16

#MetalInjection #UpcomingReleases #HeavyNewReleases #Ihsahn #TheAristocrats #NewMusic #OutNow #MetalMusic #MusicNews #February16

Song of the Day February 16 2024

In remembrance of the birth of James Ingram

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Ingram

James Ingram - "Whatever We Imagine"

https://youtu.be/59M2PlpZUbU?si=WpfFLj9entaXvhRS

#SongOfTheDay #SOTD #SOTD2024 #February16 #JamesIngram #WhateverWeImagine #Music #RNB #ClassicRNB #Soul #QuincyJones #DavidFoster #Q 1980s

Song of the Day February 16 2024

In remembrance of the birth of James Ingram

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Ingram

James Ingram - "Whatever We Imagine"

https://youtu.be/59M2PlpZUbU?si=WpfFLj9entaXvhRS

#SongOfTheDay #SOTD #SOTD2024 #February16 #JamesIngram #WhateverWeImagine #Music #RNB #ClassicRNB #Soul #QuincyJones #DavidFoster #Q 1980s

🎉 Today, we celebrate our Member #Lithuania on it's State Restoration Day!
Su Valstybės atkūrimo diena, Lietuva! 🇱🇹 🇪🇺

More on Vilnius defence data here➡️https://bit.ly/3k0M6ka

#NationalDay #Lietuva #February16 #Vasario16

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUDefenceAgency/status/1626211142358953985

Coffee is to wake up, coffee is to work with, coffee is to live with, coffee is life.
– Anonymous

#quoteoftheday #coffeequote #February16