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TODAY - Feb 16, 2026

Thought of the Day

Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.

Today's Birthday

Henry Brooks Adams
Henry Brooks Adams Historian, American(1838)

An American historian and cultural critic who is best known for “Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres” and “The Education of Henry Adams”.

 
Katharine Cornell
Katharine Cornell Actress, American(1893)

An American stage actress, writer and producer who is considered as one of the greatest American stage actresses of the 20th century.

 
John Richard Schlesinger
John Richard Schlesinger Director, English(1926)

An English film director and actor who won an Academy Award for Best Director for Midnight Cowboy.

 
John McEnroe
John McEnroe Tennis Player, American(1959)

An American former professional tennis player, who is famed as much for his fiery temper as his fine stroke play.

 
Jim Cantore
Jim Cantore Meteorologist, American(1964)

He is one of the most well-known meteorologists on television

This day in History

1804

Stephen Decatur, an American Naval officer leads a raid into Tripoli harbor to burn the American frigate Philadelphia, which had been hijacked by pirates.

1857

Gallaudet University opens in Washington, D.C. Founded by Amos Kendall, it was originally called Columbia School for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind.

1868

Formerly known as the Jolly Gorks, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) is founded in New York, donating aid to children with disabilities and scholarships to deserving students.

1945

US forces capture Bataan in the Philippines.

Man who made the difference

Jim Cantore (1964)

Jim Cantore

An American meteorologist who is known as the “Mike Wallace” of meteorology was born on February 16, 1964 in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, United States. He is one of the most well-known meteorologists on television, who has a great respect for the weather. We want to inform our viewers about the potential impact of the weather events so they can protect their property and most importantly their lives, but, we don't want to be part of the news story. We locate ourselves close enough to the action to help viewers understand the severity of the weather, but stay out of harm's way. He graduated from Lyndon State College (Lyndonville, Vermont.) with a B.S. in Meteorology in 1986. After his collage The Weather Channel gave him his first chance in July, and now due to his contributions, he has become the face of this Channel. His great work includes the live field coverage of major weather events (such as Hurricanes Ike, Isabel, Rita, Andrew, Floyd, Gustav, Katrina, Mitch, Bonnie, Irene and Sandy). The weather segments for NBC during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and The Weather Channel series, Storm Stories was narrated by him. He also has reported from events such as the Space Shuttle Discovery launch, the “Winter X Games.” Jim is a member of both the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. He is awarded with the NOAA-David S. Johnson Award for his innovative use of environmental satellite technology in 2002.

Author : Dr. Nidhi Jindal