Monday April 20, 2015: on this day

April 20, 2015 was the 110th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 20, 2015 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 20, 2015, who was born and died on April 20, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Safe House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 2015?


April 20, 2015 was a Monday and it was the 110th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 2015 can also be written as 4/20/2015 in the US and as 20/4/2015 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 2015 in April 2015 calendar

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April 20, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 2015:

  • Somali civil war (2009-present: nine people were killed in a bombing attack on a convoy transporting food supplies to the garowe compound of united nations in puntland, somalia.
  • A bomb attack on a convoy transporting food supplies to the garowe compound of united nations in puntland, somalia has resulted in the deaths of nine people.
  • Sinai insurgency: three people were killed when a roadside bomb struck an armoured vehicle in the northern sinai peninsula.
  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present). an airstrike against an alleged scud missile station in sana'a triggers a massive explosion. (reuters via daily star: the united states sends the aircraft carrier uss theodore roosevelt, and the cruiser uss normandy in order to stop an iranian convoy heading towards yemen.
  • A massive explosion occurs after an airstrike was launched on a scud missile station in sana'a.
  • The united states sends the aircraft carrier uss theodore roosevelt, and the cruiser uss normandy to stop an iranian convoy headed towards yemen.
  • 2015 pulitzer prize: the pulitzer prize awards are presented. the courier and post of charleston, south carolina won the prestigious gold medal for public service for a series about domestic violence in south carolina. (new york times). the pulitzer prize for fiction has been awarded to anthony doerr's world war ii novel all the light that we cannot see. (cnn).elizabeth kolbert’s the sixth extinction, an unnatural history won the pulitzer prize for general non-fiction
  • The pulitzer prize awards are presented. the courier and post of charleston, south carolina won the prestigious gold medal for public service for a series about domestic violence in the us state.
  • Pulitzer prize for fiction winner anthony doerr's world war ii novel all the light we cannot see.
  • The pulitzer prize for general non-fiction was awarded to elizabeth kolbert's the sixth extinction: a unnatural history.
  • An earthquake of strong 6.8 magnitude is felt off taiwan's east coast.
  • After a boat carrying hundreds of migrants ran aground on rhodes island in greece, at least three people have died.
  • Two people are missing from the hunter region in new south wales after an australian east coast low caused widespread flooding and gale force winds. the loss of power to 140,000 properties is the reason.
  • Blue bell creameries has recalled all its products in the united states because of a listeria monocytogenes epidemic.
  • A 13-year old boy uses a crossbow he made at home to kill his teacher and inflict four injuries on other students at his school in barcelona.
  • List of murders by police officers in the united states, april 2015. police officers in baltimore, maryland are on leave while an investigation into the death is conducted.
  • Baltimore police officers are on leave while an investigation into the death of freddie gray is conducted.
  • 2015 boston marathon: for the 119th year, boston marathon runners take part. lelisa desisa from ethiopia wins the men's course, while caroline rotich from kenya wins the ladies race (cbs). (new york times).
  • Ten people are killed in a bomb attack on a convoy carrying food supplies to a united nations compound in garowe in the somali region of puntland.

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April 20, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 20, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.13
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $125.57
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $41.73
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.32
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.10

Exchange Rates on April 20, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.931 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.26 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6708 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2948 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.223 CAD

April 20, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Fiorentina - Verona : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - RB Leipzig : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Elche - Sociedad : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Le Havre - Brest : 1 - 1
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April 20, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 20, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 2015 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 20, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:36 am and setting at 11:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 2015.

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Who was born on April 20, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 11 months old,

or 107 months and 8 days old,

or 466 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3265 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 2015?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 20, 2015.

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April 20, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 2015:

  • Joyous Chapman

    Bestselling novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Najir Hassan

    Pioneering researcher in the field of renewable energy.

  • David Maclane

    David Maclane was a respected Scottish politician who served as a member of the UK Parliament.

  • Gilberto Almeida
  • Doug Buffone
  • Hassan El-Shazly
  • Albert Kalonij
  • Richard Anthony
  • Bob St. Clair
  • Luigi Boille

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Markale Willa

    Willa Markale was a renowned American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

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April 20, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 2015:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 2015:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 2015:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 20, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Uptown Funk!
  3. - Sugar
  4. - Trap Queen
  5. - Thinking Out Loud

April 20, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  4. - G.D.F.R.
  5. - Somebody

April 20, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 20, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 20, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Hablame de Ti
  5. - Contigo

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April 20, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

Krisha

Krisha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Trey Edward Shults

Starring: Trey Edward Shults, Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko

Country: United States of America

April 20, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe House

Safe House

Release year: 2015

Directed by: John Laing

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

X Company

X Company

Release year: 2015

Grace and Frankie

Grace and Frankie

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

Batman Unlimited

Batman Unlimited

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

April 20, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

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#1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Book of the Year is now a major motion movie starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins' new novel Into the Water is coming May 2017. The

The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks

The Longest Ride

By:

Nicholas Sparks, #1 New York Times Bestseller, returns to tell the amazing story of two lovers whose lives are intertwined in surprising and profound ways.

Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Real West by Bill O'Reilly and David Fisher

Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Real West

By:

The essential companion to Bill O'Reilly's historical series Legends and Lies. A fascinating, eye-opening glimpse at the truth behind western legends that we all believe we know. How did Davy Crockett save President Jackson's lives only to die at the …

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro

The Buried Giant

By:

The Nobel Prize in Literature winner and author of The Remains of the Day, a book about forgetting and the power of memories comes from a brilliant meditation.

Dead Wake by Erik Larson

Dead Wake

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#1 New York Times Bestseller

April 20, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 20, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Five Nights at Freddy's 4

Five Nights at Freddy's 4

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Scott Cawthon

Block N Load

Block N Load

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action, strategy, first-person shooter, sandbox

Publisher: Jagex Games Studio

Angry Birds 2

Angry Birds 2

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

Dungeons 2

Dungeons 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, SteamOS, PlayStation 4

Genre: Strategy, simulation, dungeon management

Publisher: Kalypso Media

Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival

Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival

Platform: Wii U

Genre: Party

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on April 20, 2015?

On April 20, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 2015?

On April 20, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 2015?

On April 20, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for April 2015?

April 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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