Monday April 25, 2016: on this day

April 25, 2016 was the 116th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 25, 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 25, 2016, who was born and died on April 25, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 25, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Raising The Bar) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 25th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 25, 2016?


April 25, 2016 was a Monday and it was the 116th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 25, 2016 can also be written as 4/25/2016 in the US and as 25/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 25, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

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April 25, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 25, 2016:

  • Kurdish-turkish conflict (2015-present: two turkish soldiers were killed and four others were wounded by kurdish militants. (daily mail). the kurdistan workers party (pkk), warns turkey that it is ready to intensify its fight.
  • In an attack by kurdish militants, four turkish soldiers were wounded and two turkish soldiers were killed.
  • Turkey is being warned by the kurdistan workers party (pkk), that it is ready to intensify its fight.
  • Syrian civil war: at least 8 people were killed when a car bomb explodes at damascus' checkpoint.
  • A car bomb that explodes at a damascus checkpoint kills at least eight people.
  • American-led intervention in syria by barack obama
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, announces that 250 additional troops will be sent to syria to combat isil.
  • Athanase kararuza is a senior burundi army general and an ethnic tutsi security advisor to burundi vice president gaston sindimwo. he was shot to death in bujumbura by heavily armed men.
  • The office of the united nations human rights high commissioner announces that the international criminal court is to conduct a preliminary investigation of the violence in burundi that occurred over the past year, which has resulted in hundreds of deaths and hundreds of thousands fleeing abroad.
  • Mexican drug war: one gunman is killed in a gunfight that lasted two hours in acapulco between mexican police and drug dealers. a separate gun group attacked the federal police station in the city at the same time.
  • One gunman was killed in a gunfight that lasted two hours between mexican police and acapulco's acapulco. a separate attack was made on a federal police station in the city by another group of gunmen.
  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present). yemeni and saudi-led coalition forces recapture al mukalla port from al-qaeda militants.
  • Al-qaeda militants were defeated in al mukalla by coalition forces led by saudi arabia and yemen.
  • Attacks on bangladeshi secularists: xulhaz mannan (a bangladeshi employee of a u.s. charitable (usaid)), who is also the editor for the country’s only lgbt magazine, was attacked and killed by islamist militants in dhaka. the building's guards were also hurt.
  • Xulhaz mannan (a bangladeshi employee at usaid), was also the editor of the country's only lgbt magazine. he and a friend were attacked by islamist militants in dhaka. the building's guards were also hurt.
  • British department store chain british home stores (bhs), falls into administration following a failed rescue plan. this is the largest failure to hit the uk's high streets since 2008's collapse of woolworths group.
  • The council of ministers of saudi arabia announces vision 2030, a broad-based economic plan that will allow the oil-dependent state to diversify its economy over 14 years.
  • Goldman sachs, an american multinational investment banking company, launches an fdic insured, internet-based savings bank. the minimum deposit for gsbank.com is $1.
  • According to the norwegian military, a royal norwegian air force f-16 fighter plane, which was participating in a mock attack against tarva on april 12, opened fire on a control center with three officers inside. the officer who survived was not injured.
  • After eating sweets suspected to be contaminated by pesticides, at least 23 people have been killed and many more have been hospitalized in karor lal esan, central pakistan.
  • An explosion that occurred on a bus in yerevan (armenia) left at least two people dead and seven others injured. investigating the cause of the explosion is underway.
  • Hillsborough disaster: the second inquest into the hillsborough disaster victims has reached its verdicts. they will be delivered tomorrow at 11:00 bst.
  • The people's republic of china calls on north korea to adhere to a united nations security council resolution prohibiting the north from conducting missile tests. this comes two days after pyongyang claimed that it had conducted a test from a submerged vessel.
  • 2016 ecuador earthquake: after the earthquake that claimed over 650 lives, the united nations world food programme announced it was increasing assistance to ecuador's most affected areas.
  • Afghanistan-pakistan relations, taliban insurgency: president ashraf ghani of afghanistan says pakistan must take military action to stop taliban operating from pakistan. they are leading an increasingly deadly insurgency in his country. "... otherwise, we will have to go to the un security council to start serious diplomatic efforts.
  • Ashraf ghani, president of afghanistan, says pakistan must act militarily against taliban operating from pakistan. they are leading an insurgency that is becoming more deadly across afghanistan. "... otherwise, we will have to go to the un security council to start serious diplomatic efforts.
  • European migration crisis: turkey claims it has deported over 3,300 foreigners accused of links to jihadi organizations and barred 41,000 others from entering the country.
  • The shooting of tamir rice: a settlement of a civil rights case brought by the family tamir rice against cleveland, ohio, has been reached. $6 million. rice, a 12-year old boy was carrying an air pistol outside a rec center when he was fatally shot by a cleveland police officer on november 22, 2014. in december 2015, tim mcginty, the prosecutor reported that an ohio grand jury decided not to indict any of the officers.
  • In settlement of a civil rights case involving wrongful death brought by tamir rice's family, the u.s. city of cleveland, ohio agrees to $6 million. rice, a 12-year old boy was carrying an air pellet gun outside a recreation centre when he was fatally shot by a cleveland police officer on november 22, 2014. in december 2015, tim mcginty, the prosecutor reported that an ohio grand jury decided not to indict any of the officers.
  • Constitution of venezuela: venezuela's supreme tribunal ruled that the opposition's proposal to amend president nicolas maduro to reduce his term from six to four years cannot be retroactively applied. this ends president nicolas maduro’s attempt to shorten his time in office.
  • Venezuela's supreme tribunal ruled that the opposition's proposal to amend president nicolas maduro's term from six to four years cannot be applied retroactively. this ends any attempt to shorten president nicolas maduro’s tenure in office.
  • 2016 united states presidential election: texas senator ted cruz's presidential campaign and governor john kasich's in ohio announce that they will coordinate strategies to prevent fellow republican donald trump becoming the party nominee. cruz's campaign will stop campaigning in oregon, new mexico and washington to support kasich. kasich will provide cruz with a clear path in indiana.
  • United states presidential election, arizona 2016,: a maricopa county judge rejects arizona attorney general mark brnovich's request for a court challenge. this was triggered by major polling issues during the march primary.
  • Judge in maricopa county, arizona rejects arizona attorney general mark brnovich’s request to dismiss a court challenge that was prompted by major problems with polling during march's primary.
  • 2015-16 serie a: juventus wins the italian association football championship for the fifth time in succession.
  • Juventus wins the fifth consecutive italian association football championship.
  • A three-judge panel of american football's second circuit court of appeals has ruled that new england patriots quarterback tom brady must be suspended for four games. this suspension was imposed by roger goodell, the nfl commissioner in the deflategate scandal. a lower court had stayed the suspension.
  • The nba's reigning mvp stephen curry will be out of action for at least two weeks due to a sprained mcl.

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April 25, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 25, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.09
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $105.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.78
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.81
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $148.16

Exchange Rates on April 25, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8873 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.191 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6904 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.296 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2677 CAD

April 25, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Carpi - Empoli : 1 - 0
  • Roma - Napoli : 1 - 0
  • Verona - Milan : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - RB Leipzig : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Celta - Granada : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Nancy - Sochaux : 1 - 0
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April 25, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 25th 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 25, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 25, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 25, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 25, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 25, 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 25, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 10:03 pm and setting at 09:06 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 25, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on April 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 25th:

  • Al Pacino
    Al Pacino

    American actor.

  • Renée Zellweger
    Renée Zellweger

    American oscar-winning actress.

  • Ella Fitzgerald
    Ella Fitzgerald

    American singer with a velvety voice.

  • Bertrand Tavernier
    Bertrand Tavernier

    French director, writer and publicist.

  • Jason Lee
    Jason Lee

    Jason lee is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'my name is earl' and 'mallrats'.

  • Talia Shire
    Talia Shire

    Talia shire is an american actress best known for her roles as adrian in the rocky series and as connie corleone in the godfather films.

  • Paul Mazursky
    Paul Mazursky

    American filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, actor.

  • Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria

    Versatile actor known for his voice work on 'The Simpsons'.

  • Dominique Blanc
    Dominique Blanc

    French stage and film comedian, cha(c),reau's favorite actress.

  • Anita Björk
    Anita Björk

    Swedish actress (b. 1923).

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April 25, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 4 days old,

or 413 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2895 days old,

if you were born on April 25, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 25, 2016?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 25, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 25, 2016.

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April 25, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 25, 2016:

  • Tom Lewis

    Australian politician, 33rd premier of new south wales (d. 2016).

  • Vincenzo De Cosmo
  • Martin Gray
  • Xulhaz Mannan
  • Michal Hornstein

What famous deaths happened on April 25th?

Famous deaths on April 25th:

  • Bea Arthur
    Bea Arthur

    Bea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Harry Belafonte
    Harry Belafonte

    American singer and actor, who is also a recording artist.

  • George Sanders
    George Sanders

    Russian-born american actor, who won the best supporting actor oscar in 1950 for his role as eve in "all about eve.

  • Anita Louise
    Anita Louise

    Actress (gorilla adverse, anthony adverse), passes away at 55.

  • Margaret Bannerman
    Margaret Bannerman

    Actress (great defender), passes away at 79.

  • Rosita Moreno
    Rosita Moreno

    Actress in walls of gold, dies at 85 from a heart attack.

  • Beatrice Arthur

    Known for her role as Dorothy in 'The Golden Girls'.

  • Baelynn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

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April 25, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 25, 2016:

  • ANZAC Day (Australia, New Zealand).
  • Official Red Hat Society day.
  • Carnation Revolution commemorated in Portugal (National Holiday).
  • Roman Empire - Robigalia in honor of Robigus.
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of Haile Selassie's visit to Jamaica.
  • Fuck the Earth Day - Declared by Jon Stewart in the April 24th, 2006 episode.
  • Swaziland - National Flag Day.
  • Faroe Islands - National Flag Day.
  • Sinai Liberation Day, (Egypt), Celebrates the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Sinai peninsula.
  • Alice Day - celebration of the relationship between Alice Liddell and Lewis Carroll.

Observances on April 25, 2016:

  • World Malaria Day [WHO]
  • International Delegate’s Day

Saints celebrated on April 25, 2016:

  • Saint Filo.
  • Saint Anianus
  • Saint Ermin
  • Saint Mark the Evangelist
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April 25, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 25, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 25, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 25, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 25, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 25, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 25, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 25, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 25, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 25, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Panda
  3. - Me, Myself & I
  4. - One Dance
  5. - 2 Phones

April 25, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 25, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 25, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 25, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. 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 25, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 25, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

April 25, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 25, 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:

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Clay Glen

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 25, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 25, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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 25, 2016?

On April 25, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 25, 2016?

On April 25, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 25, 2016?

On April 25, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 25th?

April 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - In a vote of 278-38, the parliament of ukraine approves a language bill that will allow ukraine to use ukrainian as its only official language.
  • 2018 - Ahmed abu hussein (24 years old) is the second journalist to be killed covering protests at israel-gaza's border. hussein, who was wearing a jacket as a press jacket, was shot and killed by the israeli defence forces in gaza.
  • 2017 - April 2017, turkish airstrikes on syria and iraq: turkish airstrikes kill 18 kurdish ypg fighters, and media officers in northeastern syria. five peshmerga fighters also died in a turkish attack against sinjar, iraq. turkey claims that it has destroyed "terror centers". the strike was condemned by iraq as a violation its sovereignty.

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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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