Sunday April 24, 2016: on this day

April 24, 2016 was the 115th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 24, 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 24, 2016, who was born and died on April 24, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 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 24th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 2016?


April 24, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 115th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 2016 can also be written as 4/24/2016 in the US and as 24/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

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April 24, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 2016:

  • Iraqi civil war: at most 14 people were killed in suicide bombings in baghdad.
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  • Saudi-led air strike kills at least ten al qaeda fighters in southern yemen.
  • The seaport of mukalla was captured by the united arab emirates and yemeni troops. according to reuters, the saudi arabia-led coalition claimed to have killed over 800 militants (reuters).
  • Syrian civil war: one person was killed and 26 injured when rockets from isil's northern syria struck a turkish neighborhood and a mosque in kilis. the turkish security forces responded to the attack by firing into syria.
  • Relations between north korea and south korea: north korea has reportedly deployed 300 multiple-launch rocket systems along the korean demilitarized area.
  • According to reports, north korea has 300 new multiple-launch rocket systems deployed along the korean demilitarized area.
  • Barack obama, the us president, has ruled out the deployment of ground troops in syria. he also stated that military efforts alone are not sufficient to solve syria's problems. he said that he didn't believe isil would be defeated during his nine-month term.
  • According to u.s. officials, president obama plans to announce plans to send 250 additional u.s. soldiers to syria to fight isil militants. an official said that the troops will likely include special operations forces as well as medical or intelligence support personnel. the president's farewell tour through europe will see the announcement of this decision at noon tomorrow in hanover (germany).
  • North korea-united states relations - president barack obama said that the united states doesn't take ri su-yong, north korea's foreign minister,'s request to halt all nuclear activity seriously. he said that pyongyang "would have to do better than this."
  • The united states doesn't take ri su-yong, north korea's foreign minister,'s request to halt all nuclear activity seriously according to president barack obama. he said that pyongyang "would have to do better than this."
  • Ebru umar is a dutch journalist from turkish descent who was arrested in kusadasi. he was accused of posting tweets that were critical of president recep tayyip erdogan. this arrest comes amid a political storm that erupted over reports that the turkish consulate requested turkish organizations in the netherlands send emails and posts to social media which insult erdogan or turkey.
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict: dima al-wawi, 12, is released from an israeli prison after an appeal. it is believed that she is the youngest palestinian female ever to be imprisoned. her imprisonment was not affected by israeli civil law. this israeli civil law prohibits anyone under the age of 14 from going to prison. palestinians living in the occupied territory are subject to military law, which can send suspects as young 12 years old to prison.
  • 2016 equatorial guinean presidential election: equatorial guinean voters vote with incumbent teodoro obiang mbasogo, who is expected to win.
  • Equatorial guinean voters vote with incumbent teodoro obiang mbasogo, who is expected to win the election.
  • Hokkaido 5th district by-election, 2016, ldp candidate yoshiaki wada fought off maki ikeda's challenge. this win, despite the ldp's losing margin dropping from 14% to 2% in 2014, is seen as a boost by prime minister shinzo abe for the upcoming upper-house election.
  • By-election in kyoto 3rd district, 2016, the democratic party was elected to retake the seat of the ldp's candidate kenta izumi, who was also the former mp for the district.
  • Philippine presidential election 2016, 2016.
  • The final leg in the philippine presidential debate series will be held in dagupan.
  • Serbian parliamentary elections, 2016. the backdrop of serbia's accession to eu makes it possible for serbians to elect a new parliament. preliminary results show that the incumbent, pro eu populists won the election.
  • Serbians elected a new parliament in the context of the country's accession to eu. preliminary results show that the incumbent, pro eu populists won the election.
  • Protests in moldova 2015-16: protests are continuing in moldova. despite concessions made by the government last month, thousands of protestors demonstrate in chisinau.
  • Despite concessions made by the government last month, protests are continuing in moldova.
  • A rare protest was held in atyrau by around 1,000 people. they were protesting the government's decision not to sell land at auctions. there was a large police presence but they didn't forcibly disperse their demonstration.

April 24, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 24, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on April 24, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8902 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.564 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6919 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2969 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2661 CAD

April 24, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Chievo : 1 - 0
  • Bologna - Genoa : 2 - 0
  • Fiorentina - Juventus : 1 - 2
  • Frosinone - Palermo : 0 - 2
  • Sampdoria - Lazio : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Mainz : 2 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Hoffenheim : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Greuther Furth : 4 - 2
  • Munich 1860 - Braunschweig : 1 - 0
  • Sandhausen - Frankfurt FSV : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Getafe - Valencia : 2 - 2
  • Levante - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 2
  • Sevilla - Betis : 2 - 0
  • Villarreal - Sociedad : 0 - 0
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April 24, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th 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 24, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 24, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 08:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 2016 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 2016.

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Who was born on April 24, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 24 days old,

or 412 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2886 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 2016?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 24, 2016.

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April 24, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 2016:

  • Tommy Kono

    American weightlifter and coach (b. 1930).

  • Italo Gallo
  • Francesco Onnis
  • Klaus Siebert
  • Papa Wemba
  • Billy Paul
  • Thinle Lhondup

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

  • Sathya Sai Baba

    Indian guru, spiritual figure (born 1926).

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April 24, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 2016:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 2016:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 2016:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 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 24, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

April 24, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 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 24, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

April 24, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 24, 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 24, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

April 24, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 24, 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 24, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 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 24, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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 24, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 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

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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, …

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.

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

Hamilton: The Revolution

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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.

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.

The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza

The Girl in the Ice

By:

Her eyes are wide. Her lips parted, as if she were speaking. She is not the only one to find her dead body in the ice. Detective Erika Foster is called to investigate the murder of a young girl who …

April 24, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 24, 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

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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Who was the US President on April 24, 2016?

On April 24, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 2016?

On April 24, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 2016?

On April 24, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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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