Saturday April 22, 2017: on this day

April 22, 2017 was the 112th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 22, 2017 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, 2017, who was born and died on April 22, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 22, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. Dear White People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 22nd, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 22, 2017?


April 22, 2017 was a Saturday and it was the 112th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 2017 can also be written as 4/22/2017 in the US and as 22/4/2017 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 2017 in April 2017 calendar

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April 22, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 22, 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.
  • American airlines announced that it is investigating a viral video showing a male flight attendant allegedly threatening a male passenger and forcing him to take a baby buggy. american airlines has suspended the employee.
  • Saudi arabia's king salman has issued a series of royal decrees. one restores financial allowances to civil servants that were cut seven months ago due to drop in oil prices.
  • Guus kouwenhoven, a dutch businessman, was found guilty of war crime and arms trafficking after using his lumber company to sell weapons during liberia's civil war 2000-2003. he is sentenced to 19 year imprisonment.
  • Officially, the campaign period has ended. french citizens who live overseas vote one day before the polls open in france. final opinion polling shows that marine le pen is slightly ahead of emmanuel macron. francois fillon is close behind, as well jean-luc melenchon.
  • French voters are protected against last-minute campaign pushes via twitter and/or other social networks by rules that ban such communications for 44 hours during elections (friday midnight to sunday 8:00 p.m. cest).
  • German riot police deploy thousands of officers to manage protestors at the alternative for germany conference in cologne.
  • Venezuelan protests protesters crossed from the eastern to the western side caracas for the first time without being stopped by security forces.
  • The venezuelan opposition marched silently to the headquarters for the country's catholic archdiocese, dressed in white, to remember the victims of three weeks of protests. protesters crossed from the eastern to the western side caracas for the first time without being stopped by security forces.
  • March for science: every year, people around the globe gather on earth day to raise awareness about science.
  • Earth day is a global celebration where people gather to raise awareness about science.
  • Friday marked the first 24-hour period without coal-fired energy in the uk since the use of fossil fuels began. only 9 percent of electricity produced last year was generated by coal.

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April 22, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on April 22, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 1.3495 CAD
  • 1 USD = 18.795 MXN

April 22, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Bologna : 3 - 2
  • Fiorentina - Inter : 5 - 4

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Mainz : 2 - 2
  • Ein Frankfurt - Augsburg : 3 - 1
  • Hamburg - Darmstadt : 1 - 2
  • Hertha - Wolfsburg : 1 - 0
  • Ingolstadt - Werder Bremen : 2 - 4

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Erzgebirge Aue - Hannover : 2 - 2
  • Heidenheim - Bielefeld : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Ath Madrid : 0 - 1
  • Malaga - Valencia : 2 - 0
  • Osasuna - Sp Gijon : 2 - 2
  • Villarreal - Leganes : 2 - 1
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April 22, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd 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 22, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 22nd, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 22, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 22, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 04:01 am and setting at 04:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 2017.

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Who was born on April 22, 2017?


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, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years and 3 days old,

or 84 months and 3 days old,

or 365 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2560 days old,

if you were born on April 22, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 2017?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 22, 2017.

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April 22, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 22, 2017:

  • Hubert Dreyfus

    Renowned philosopher known for his work on existentialism and phenomenology.

  • Donna Leanne Williams

    Australian writer, artist, and activist (b. 1963).

  • Erin Moran
  • Arnaldo Zambardi
  • Sophie Lefranc-Duvillard
  • Gustavo Rojo
  • Michele Scarponi
  • William Hjortsberg
  • Morris Lorenzo Ghezzi
  • Attilio Nicora
  • Donna Williams
  • Miguel Abensour
  • Hiroshi Nakai
  • Witold Pyrkosz

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, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 22, 2017:

  • Brazil - Discovery Day.

Observances on April 22, 2017:

  • International Mother Earth Day

Saints celebrated on April 22, 2017:

  • Saints Soter and Caius
  • Saint Leonidas (died 202)
  • Saint Theodorus (d. 613)
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April 22, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 22, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 22, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 22, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shape Of You
  2. - Humble.
  3. - That's What I Like
  4. - iSpy
  5. - Something Just Like This

April 22, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 2017 was Humble. by Kendrick Lamar, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 22, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Humble.
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - iSpy
  4. - I Feel It Coming
  5. - Tunnel Vision

April 22, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 22, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 22, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 22, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Subeme La Radio
  3. - Chantaje
  4. - Adios Amor
  5. - El Amante

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April 22, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 22, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

April 22, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 22, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dear White People

Dear White People

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Justin Simien

The Circle

The Circle

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Iron Fist

Iron Fist

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Carlo Rola

The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

Genius

Genius

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

April 22, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 22, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Star Wars: Thrawn by Timothy Zahn

Star Wars: Thrawn

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * This definitive novel will show readers Thrawn's rise and reveal the events that made him one of the most famous villains in Star Wars history.

Old School by Bill O'Reilly, Bruce Feirstein

Old School

By:

Old School is currently in session You may have heard of Old School. But what you may not know is that there are a lot of people trying to take it down.

The Burial Hour by Jeffery Deaver

The Burial Hour

By:

DANGEROUSLY GOOD. DANGEROUSLY GOOD.

The Shack by William P. Young

The Shack

By:

Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest child, Missy, was abducted while on a family vacation. Evidence that she might have been brutally killed is found in an abandoned cabin deep in the Oregon wilderness.

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies

By:

Entertainment Weekly called the #1 New York Times Bestseller "a surefire hit." NOW AN EMMY-NOMINATED HOBO(r) LIMITED SERIES STARRING REESE Witherspon, NICOLE KIDMAN and SHAILENE WOODLEY. DIRECTOR OF WILD & DALLAS BUYERS CLUB: JEAN-MARC VALLEE AND WRITER DAVIDE.

April 22, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 22, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on April 22, 2017?

On April 22, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 22, 2017?

On April 22, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 22, 2017?

On April 22, 2017 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 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for April 2017?

April 2017 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 2017 calendar looked like.

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