Deaths on February 16

Ernie Stautner

Died on February 16, 2006

Ernie Stautner, German-American football player and coach (b. 1925)

Ernest Alfred Stautner (April 20, 1925 – February 16, 2006) was a German-American professional American football coach and defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Boston College.

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11 Apr

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces Iran's claim to have successfully enriched uranium.
5 Jun

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Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.
29 Jun

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Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law.

Deaths on February 16

Ernie Stautner

Died on February 16, 2006

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