Armed conflicts and attacks
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
Two police officers are killed after a bomb explodes in Helmand Province. (Khaama Province)
Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017)
Somali Civil War (2009–present)
Two al-Shabaab suicide bombers kill at least 40 people in the Somali town of Baidoa. (CNN) (Reuters) (Reuters via Daily Mail)
Arts and culture
American country rock singer Koe Wetzel is arrested for public intoxication in Stephenville, Texas, an incident that later inspired his song "February 28th, 2016" and the unofficial fan holiday "Koe Wetzel Day". (Billboard) (Holler)
The 88th Academy Awards are held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. (US Weekly)
Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu wins the Academy Award for Best Director for The Revenant. (USA Today)
Brie Larson wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Room. (Entertainment Weekly)
Leonardo DiCaprio wins the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in The Revenant. (ABC Online Australia)