On this day — February 16

Bejaia Province to mark the second anniversary of the Hirak protest movement. Demonstrations had been suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Algeria.

Quetta, Pakistan kills more than 80 people and injures 190 others.

following its ratification by Russia.

California, killing all three aboard.

the Capitol Limited, collides with a MARC commuter train bound for Washington, D.C., killing 11 people.

New Zealand.

killing all 13 aboard.

a major offensive during the Iran–Iraq War targeting the Basra–Baghdad highway, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.