Friday April 22, 2016: on this day

April 22, 2016 was the 113th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 22, 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 22, 2016, who was born and died on April 22, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 22, 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 22nd, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 22, 2016?


April 22, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 113th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 2016 can also be written as 4/22/2016 in the US and as 22/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

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April 22, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 22, 2016:

  • Conflict in moro: after a kidnapping close to davao city, the u.k. foreign office (uk foreign office) and the u.s. state department have issued travel advisory regarding the philippine islands of mindanao & the sulu archipelago. (sun star cebu),
  • After a kidnapping in davao city, the u.k. foreign office issued travel advisories for mindanao island and sulu archipelago. (sun star cebu),
  • Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least seven civilians have been killed in airstrikes in aleppo.
  • Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least nine people are killed by a suicide bomber at a shi'ite mosque in southwestern baghdad. security forces killed a second attacker before he was able to detonate his explosives.
  • At least nine people are killed by a suicide bomber at a shi'ite mosque located in southwestern baghdad. security forces shot and killed another attacker before he was able to detonate the explosives.
  • The united states has admitted that it killed 20 civilians in syria and iraq during airstrikes between september 10, 2015 and february 2, 2016.
  • Eurovision song contest 2016, romania: romania has been expelled from the eurovision song contest 2016 in stockholm, sweden after its national broadcaster, romanian television, failed to pay back outstanding debts that date back to 2007. ovidiu anton was scheduled to perform "moment of silence", the contest's theme song.
  • Romania has been expelled from the eurovision song contest in stockholm after its national broadcaster, romanian television, failed to pay outstanding debts that date back to 2007. ovidiu anton was scheduled to perform "moment of silence", the contest's theme song.
  • Prince is autopsied by the carver county sheriff's office in minnesota to determine his cause of death.
  • Creditors including 800 workers who were sacked vote to liquidate queensland nickel. this allows creditors to pursue clive palmer, an australian politician, for costs.
  • Fiat chrysler plans to pull out 1.1 million vehicles around the world due to confusion caused by the gearshift.
  • Valeant, a canadian-based pharmaceutical company, has been notified by its bondholders that it has received new notices in default.
  • A train carrying passengers ran aground near yeosu, south korea. eight people were also injured.
  • Unknown number of people were killed when a warehouse that stored fuel and chemicals caught fire in jingjiang, china.
  • A landslide that occurred in india's arunachal pradesh district claimed the lives of at least 15 people.
  • 2015-16 south pacific cyclone season: the samoan islands, wallis, and futuna prepare for the impact from cyclone amos. fiji meteorological service upgraded the cyclone from a category three storm to a category three storm with sustained winds of up to 140 km/h.
  • As cyclone amos approaches, the fiji meteorological service upgrade the cyclone from a category three storm to a category three storm with sustained winds of up to 140 km/h in its centre.
  • According to state oil company petroleos mexicanos, 28 people died in wednesday's explosion at petroquimica mexicana de vinilo clorados 3 petrochemical facility in the gulf port of coatzacoalcos. some workers remain missing, while 18 others are still in hospital. officials believe the explosion was caused by an unknown leak. vinyl chloride, a hazardous industrial chemical, is produced at the plant.
  • United kingdom withdraws from the european union. boris johnson, mayor of london, and cabinet member, says that president barack obama is inconsistent and hypocritical in convincing the british people to stay in the european union.
  • Relations between taiwan and the united states: the u.s. house committee on foreign affairs unanimously approves a resolution reaffirming taiwan relations act as well as the six assurances.
  • The u.s. house committee on foreign affairs unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming taiwan relations act and six assurances.
  • 2015 united nations climate change conference: record 175 countries signed the united nations climate agreement in new york, on its opening day. once 55 countries that account for at least 55 percent global emissions have signed the agreement, it will be effective.
  • Nato-russia relations, cold war ii. u.s. general curtis scaparrotti is the new head of united states military forces europe. he supports a permanent brigade-sized presence in eastern europe of u.s. combat soldiers to deter russia from expanding and assertive actions.
  • U.s. general curtis scaparrotti is the new head of united states military forces europe. he says he supports a permanent brigade-sized presence in eastern europe of u.s. troops to counter russia's assertive and expanded actions.
  • Belizean-guatemalan territorial dispute. belize accuses guatemala "amassing troops" on the belize-guatemala border. this is in response to the shooting incident that apparently involved belize defence force soldiers. the shooting was a "cowardly, excessive attack" and warrants the "total condemnation by the guatemalan government," said jimmy morales, guatemala's president.
  • After the shooting death of a guatemalan teenager in an incident involving belize defence force soldiers, belize accuses guatemala that it "massed" troops at the border dispute between belize and guatemala. the shooting was branded a "cowardly, excessive attack" by jimmy morales, guatemala's president. this should be condemned to the full extent possible by the guatemalan government.
  • Rajendra k. pachauri, former chair of the intergovernmental panel on climate change will be facing a delhi court on charges of sexual harassment. pachauri is charged with stalking, intimidation and sexual assault against a former employee.
  • Pike county shootings in ohio: eight relatives are killed in four locations in pike county. the killings left three children, including a baby four days old, unharmed. (fox news),
  • In four locations in pike county in ohio, eight family members are killed. the murders of eight family members in pike county, ohio, left three children, including a baby four days old, unharmed. (fox news),
  • In appling, georgia, five people were killed in separate shootings.
  • Felony disenfranchisement. in the united states governor terry mcauliffe signs an executive order restoring voting rights for approximately 200,000 convicted felons.
  • Virginia governor terry mcauliffe signs a executive order to restore voting rights for approximately 200,000 felons.
  • Protests in macedonia 2016: the european union announced it will consider imposing sanctions against macedonia's leaders after they reneged on an agreement last january to investigate corruption within the ruling class. instead, it will issue an amnesty to those who are involved.
  • The european union announced that it will consider imposing sanctions against macedonia's leaders, following their breach of an agreement last year to investigate corruption within the ruling class. instead, they are issuing amnesty to those involved.
  • Students from sudan protest the killing of their classmates at the university of kordofan, khartoum, and elsewhere in the country. many students were killed by security forces after they tried to nominate proopposition candidates for campus elections.
  • Philippine general election 2016, 2016: the commission on election announced the passage of the may 9th elections despite massive hacker attacks on its database, which put at risk 55 million filipino voters.
  • Amazon reef: scientists discovered a large reef system in the vicinity of the amazon river. it is estimated that it covers 3,600 miles (9,300 km). (the atlantic, (the guardian), los angeles times, (phys.org),
  • Oceanographers discovered a large reef system close to the amazon river. it is estimated that it covers an area of 3,600 sq miles (9,300 km). (the atlantic), the guardian, (los angeles times), and (phys.org).
  • China's national space administration claims it is developing a program to land a mars rover by 2020.
  • Energy development: the alaska sealife center, seward, alaska, announces that 98 per cent of its heating and cooling is now powered by low-cost alternative energy derived primarily from seawater.
  • The alaska sealife center, seward, alaska, announced that 98 percent the cooling and heating of its facility now comes from alternative, low-cost energy derived from seawater.
  • Scientists have discovered quantum tunneling in water molecules. (phys. rev. letters), (phys.org),
  • 2022 fifa world cup: gianni infantino, president of fifa, has announced that a new committee independent will be established to oversee working conditions at qatar's world cup venues in 2022. this is an attempt by world football's governing body, to reduce fears about human rights abuses in the country. amnesty international has documented numerous cases of poor working conditions for migrants and abuses against them.
  • The paris agreement is signed, an agreement to help fight global warming.

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April 22, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 22, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.24
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $105.01
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.91
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.03
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $149.44

Exchange Rates on April 22, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8906 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.793 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6942 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.295 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2668 CAD

April 22, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - Werder Bremen : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Karlsruhe : 1 - 1
  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - St Pauli : 1 - 1
  • Freiburg - Duisburg : 3 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Las Palmas - Espanol : 4 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Valenciennes : 1 - 1
  • Brest - Laval : 0 - 0
  • Clermont - Tours : 0 - 1
  • Evian Thonon Gaillard - Le Havre : 1 - 1
  • Metz - Red Star : 2 - 0
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April 22, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

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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 22, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 22nd, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 22, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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98%

The moon phase on April 22, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 22, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:13 pm and setting at 07:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 2016 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 2016.

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Who was born on April 22, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on April 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 22nd:

  • Amber Heard
    Amber Heard

    Amber heard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as aquaman and the rum diary.

  • Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson

    After years of playing smaller roles, he is now a major actor in america.

  • Machine Kelly
    Machine Kelly

    Machine gun kelly, also known as mgk, is an american rapper and actor known for his rapid-fire delivery and energetic live performances.

  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan

    Jeffrey dean morgan is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like grey's anatomy and the walking dead, as well as his portrayal...

  • François Berléand
    François Berléand

    French theater and film actor.

  • Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell

    Andie macdowell is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'groundhog day' and 'four weddings and a funeral'.

  • Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone

    Patti lupone is a tony and grammy award-winning american actress and singer known for her powerful performances in musical theater,...

  • Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert

    Eddie albert was an american actor known for his roles in film and television, including his iconic role as oliver wendell douglas in the tv...

  • Ryan Stiles
    Ryan Stiles

    Ryan stiles is a canadian-american actor and comedian best known for his work on the improv comedy show 'whose line is it anyway?'.

  • Evelyne Bouix
    Evelyne Bouix

    French actress on the stage and in film, well-known for her interpretation of piaf in "edith and marcel", 1983.

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April 22, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 7 days old,

or 414 weeks

or 2898 days old,

if you were born on April 22, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 2016?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 22, 2016.

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April 22, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 22, 2016:

  • Jean-Baptiste Ré
  • Denys Wilkinson
  • Yvon Charbonneau
  • Jefferson Barboza

What famous deaths happened on April 22nd?

Famous deaths on April 22nd:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Alida Valli
    Alida Valli

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Erma Bombeck
    Erma Bombeck

    American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

  • Will Geer
    Will Geer

    Actor (grandpa walton–waltons), passes away at 75.

  • Jane Froman
    Jane Froman

    American actress and singer (b. 1907).

  • Irene Rich
    Irene Rich

    American silent screen star, who was 16 at the time.

  • Lionel Atwill
    Lionel Atwill

    Actor (captain blood and great waltz), died at 61.

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April 22, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 22, 2016:

  • Brazil - Discovery Day.

Observances on April 22, 2016:

  • International Mother Earth Day

Saints celebrated on April 22, 2016:

  • Saints Soter and Caius
  • Saint Leonidas (died 202)
  • Saint Theodorus (d. 613)
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April 22, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 22, 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 22, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 22, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 22, 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 22, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 22, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 22, 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 22, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 22, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 22, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 22, 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 22, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 22, 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 22, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 22, 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 22, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 22, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

The Nest

By:

This debut novel is warm, funny, and very perceptive about four adult siblings. It focuses on their shared inheritance and how it has shaped their lives.

Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeremy McCarter

Hamilton: The Revolution

By:

The 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Eleven Tony Awards and Best MusicalLin Manuel Miranda were awarded to Hamilton, the groundbreaking musical about a poor Caribbean boy who fought the British and defended the Constitution and helped to found America.

The Obsession by Nora Roberts

The Obsession

By:

The gripping novel by #1 New York Times bestseller, The Liar. "She stood in deep, dark woods, and breathed shallowly, despite the heat and heavy air.

The Rainbow Comes and Goes by Anderson Cooper, Gloria Vanderbilt

The Rainbow Comes and Goes

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller. A touching and intimate letter between Anderson Cooper's mother, Gloria Vanderbilt. It offers timeless wisdom and a glimpse into their lives. Anderson Cooper considers himself to be close to his mother but his busy job …

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 22, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 22, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on April 22, 2016?

On April 22, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 22, 2016?

On April 22, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 22, 2016?

On April 22, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 22nd?

April 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 luzon earthquake: 16 people are killed in a magnitude-6.1 earthquake that struck the towns of porac, lubao, pampanga, philippines, at 17:11 philippine standard time. the manila times. according to phivolcs the epicenter is 18 kilometres (11 miles) northeast of castillejos in zambales. phivolcs initially recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.7. later, it was upgraded to 6.1.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. rival hamas members and fatah members clash at a tent set by the family mohammed ayoub (14 years old) to offer condolences for his death during the protests. hamas dismantles and orders everyone to leave the tent later.
  • 2017 - Pope francis pays tribute to christians who died under communism and nazism at rome's basilica of st. bartholomew. he also names the wife of a muslim woman he met in lesbos (greece), and who was murdered by terrorists for refusing to drop her crucifix. francis called the lesbos camp a "concentration camp" and noted that many refugee camps, despite the goodwill of local communities, are often overcrowded and little more then prisons.

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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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