Wednesday April 20, 2016: on this day

April 20, 2016 was the 111th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 20, 2016 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, 2016, who was born and died on April 20, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake), movies (e.g. Neighbors, directed by Nicholas Stoller), TV series (e.g. Containment) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 2016?


April 20, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 111th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 2016 can also be written as 4/20/2016 in the US and as 20/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

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April 20, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 2016:

  • War in afghanistan (2001-present: april 2016 kabul attack. according to the afghan interior ministry, the death toll from yesterday’s taliban attack against kabul’s national directorate of security has risen to 64 and 347 others were injured.
  • War in donbass - a spokesperson for the ukrainian military said that three of its soldiers were killed in a mortar attack in ukraine's east. this was the most serious casualty in the region in almost two months.
  • Two attacks by pakistani taliban militants kill seven police officers in north-west pakistan. they were protecting medical personnel in karachi who were administering polio vaccines.
  • In two separate attacks, seven pakistani taliban militants killed seven police officers guarding karachi medical workers who were administering polio vaccines.
  • Kuwait oil workers union has ended their three-day strike, which had nearly cut kuwait's crude oil production by half.
  • Mitsubishi admits that the fuel efficiency tests it used to test its vehicles broke japanese regulations for approximately 625,000 "ultrasmall" cars sold in japan.
  • Google is accused by the european union of using its android dominance to preload its own apps.
  • Volkswagen emissions scandal: officials from the united states and volkswagen agree in principle to a deal that would allow the automaker to buy back as many as 500,000 diesel cars.
  • Officials from volkswagen and the united states have reached an agreement in principle to buy back as many as 500,000 diesel cars.
  • Andrew jackson will be replaced by harriet tubman, a former slave. alexander hamilton will keep his place on the ten following the public consultation.
  • According to the us geological survey, a magnitude-6.1 aftershock struck ecuador's coast at 3:33 am local time. it occurred in the same region as saturday's massive earthquake. (usgs),
  • As the death toll from earthquakes rises to 500, ecuadoreans begin to bury their dead.
  • As the country struggles to recover from the massive damage caused by this disaster, president rafael correa announces an increase in sales taxes and a one-time tax on millionaires.
  • With 163 people still missing, the death toll rises up to 570. the number of homeless people rises to more than 23,500.
  • European migration crisis: 500 people are believed to have drowned off libya's coast in the mediterranean last week in what is being called the most deadly migrant shipwreck in recent months.
  • It is believed that up to 500 people drowned off libya's coast in the mediterranean last week in an unprecedented migrant shipwreck.
  • According to the anchorage fire department, at least four people were killed in a small plane crash near chugiak, anchorage, alaska.
  • After a major explosion at an oil plant in coatzacoalcos, southern mexico, hundreds of people have to be evacuated.
  • Yemeni crisis: after meeting with secretary of defense ash carter, the gulf cooperation council and the united states agreed to jointly conduct naval patrols to stop iranian arms shipments from reaching yemen. iran denies that it supplies weapons to the houthis of yemen.
  • After meeting with secretary of defense ash carter, the gulf cooperation council (gcc), and the united states, abdullatif bin rashid al zayani, secretary general of the gulf bloc, said wednesday that the two countries have agreed to conduct joint naval patrols to stop iranian arms shipments reaching yemen. iran denies that it supplies weapons to the houthis of yemen.
  • Relations ukraine-european union: the european union proposes to grant visa-free travel to ukraine to its members. it is not clear how quickly the liberalization process in the european parliament or european council will proceed. some eu member states may want to slow it down.
  • The european union proposes to grant ukraine visa-free travel. it is not clear how quickly the liberalization process in the european parliament or european council will proceed. some eu member states may want to slow it down.
  • Nato-russia relations: nato opens informal talks with russia for nearly two years. jens stoltenberg, secretary general of nato, stated that "nato has deep and persistent differences with russia and today's meeting didn't change that."
  • Nato opens informal talks with russia for first time in almost two years. jens stoltenberg, secretary general of nato, stated that nato and russia have deep and persistent differences. today's meeting did nothing to change this fact.
  • United kingdom-united states relations : the united kingdom's foreign office issues an advisory to gay people about travel to the united states, based on new legislation in north carolina or mississippi.
  • A travel advisory is issued by the united kingdom's foreign office for gay people regarding travel to certain areas of the united states as a result of new legislation in north carolina, and mississippi.
  • A woman's rights group filed a lawsuit against rodrigo duterte at the philippine commission on human rights for his rape comments.
  • Australian media reports that an agreement has been reached in relation to tara brown's alleged kidnapping and the australian 60 minutes crew.
  • The federal constitutional court of germany ruled that anti-terrorism laws are unconstitutional.
  • Utah has declared pornography a public health risk. governor gary herbert of utah says this is done to "protect our children and families". although the bill was not signed by the governor, it calls for increased "efforts to avoid pornography addiction and exposure"
  • Anders behring breivik is convicted of mass murder in the norway attacks of 2011. he wins a human rights case against norway.
  • Flint water crisis: three people are charged with the first criminal offense, two state officials, and one municipal official. they were involved in the flint water crises.
  • Panama papers: in a note to the international consortium of investigative journalismists, the united states department of justice announced that it will open a criminal investigation into tax-evasion schemes revealed by panama papers. u.s. attorney preet bhara asked the icij for assistance.
  • The united states department of justice sent a letter to international consortium of investigative journalismists announcing that it will open a criminal investigation into tax-evasion schemes revealed by the panama papers. preet bharara, u.s. attorney, asked the icij for assistance.
  • Two people were burned to death in riots against xenophobia in lusaka (zimbabwe). after rumors spread that rwandans were responsible for recent ritual killings in the area, the riots began. after more than 60 shops owned by rwandans were looted and burned in violence over two days, more than 250 people were arrested.
  • Canada's drug policy: jane philpott, canada's minister for health, says that federal legislation will be introduced to legalize marijuana in spring 2017.
  • The united states supreme court ruled that nearly $2 billion worth of iranian assets must be handed over to american families of victims of attacks blamed upon iran. this includes the 1983 bombing of a u.s. marine corps barracks in beirut, lebanon.
  • Yasri khan (a senior member of the swedish green party, which is part of the ruling coalition), refused to shake hands and kiss a female reporter because it was against his muslim faith. he now announces that he is quitting political politics.
  • Philippine presidential election 2016, rodrigo duterte, the philippine presidential candidate, reneges upon his apology and denies that he made a statement from his party, pdp-laban. it stated that he was sorry about his comments regarding rape.
  • Rodrigo duterte, the philippine presidential candidate, has reneged on his apology. he also denies a statement made by his party, pdp-laban which stated that he was sorry about his comments regarding rape.
  • 2016 macedonian protests. protests against president gjorge iivanov continue in skopje (macedonia). zoran zaev, the leader of opposition, said that he would only participate in eu-brokered talks with the government if certain conditions were met.

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April 20, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 20, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.23
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $106.64
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $56.29
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.20
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.24

Exchange Rates on April 20, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8846 EUR
  • 1 USD = 109.76 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6975 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2828 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2654 CAD

April 20, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Chievo - Frosinone : 5 - 1
  • Empoli - Verona : 1 - 0
  • Genoa - Inter : 1 - 0
  • Juventus - Lazio : 3 - 0
  • Palermo - Atalanta : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Ath Madrid : 0 - 1
  • La Coruna - Barcelona : 0 - 8
  • Malaga - Vallecano : 1 - 1
  • Real Madrid - Villarreal : 3 - 0
  • Sp Gijon - Sevilla : 2 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hibernian - Rangers : 3 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Liverpool - Everton : 4 - 0
  • Man United - Crystal Palace : 2 - 0
  • West Ham - Watford : 3 - 1
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April 20, 2016: 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, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 20, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 2016 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, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:21 pm and setting at 06:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 2016.

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Who was born on April 20, 2016?


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, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 8 days old,

or 414 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2899 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 2016?

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, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 20, 2016.

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April 20, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 2016:

  • Victoria Wood

    English actress, singer, director, and screenwriter (d. 2016).

  • Mario Moriggi
  • Guy Hamilton
  • Maria Kamecka
  • Dwayne Washington
  • Chyna

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.

  • 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.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

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

  • Felcia Farr

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

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Madylyn Pugh

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

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April 20, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 2016:

  • 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, 2016:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 2016:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 20, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 20, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - 7 Years
  3. - No
  4. - Pillowtalk
  5. - Panda

April 20, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 20, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Panda
  3. - Me, Myself & I
  4. - Pop Style
  5. - 2 Phones

April 20, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 20, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 20, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 20, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Ginza
  3. - Solo Con Verte
  4. - Obsesionado
  5. - Encantadora

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April 20, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Neighbors

Neighbors

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Nicholas Stoller

Starring: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

Secret in Their Eyes

Secret in Their Eyes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Billy Ray

Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Dean Norris

Country: United States of America

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

April 20, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Containment

Containment

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Neil Mcenery-West

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

April 20, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben

Fool Me Once

By:

A widowed veteran gets the shock of her life in this impossible-to-put-down thriller from #1 New York Times bestseller Harlan Coben.In the course of eight consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers, millions of readers have discovered Harlan Coben's page-turning thrillers, …

As Time Goes By by Mary Higgins Clark

As Time Goes By

By:

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One With You by Sylvia Day

One With You

By:

This is the instant bestsellerFROM #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTOR SYLVIA DATE The last chapter of the Crossfire quintetGideon Cross. It was the easiest thing that I have ever done.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You

By:

Jojo's new novel, Still Me, featuring Louisa Clark, Me Before You and After You is coming soon! They shared nothing until they fell in love.

Stuck-Up Suit  by Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward

Stuck-Up Suit

By:

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. From the New York Times Bestselling Authors of Cocky Bastard comes a sexy standalone novel. It started out as any other morning on the train.

April 20, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 20, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on April 20, 2016?

On April 20, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 2016?

On April 20, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 2016?

On April 20, 2016 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 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for April 2016?

April 2016 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.

Discover how April 2016 calendar looked like.

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