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What day of the week was April 14, 2016?


April 14, 2016 was a Thursday and it was the 105th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 2016 can also be written as 4/14/2016 in the US and as 14/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

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April 14, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 14, 2016:

  • Eight people were killed by taliban militants in afghanistan's war on terror (2001-present).
  • Eight people were killed by taliban militants in ambush in northern afghanistan.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine: a palestinian with an ax attacks an israeli soldier close to hebron. two 12-year-old palestinians are taken into israeli police custody in jerusalem. they have three knives hidden in their jackets.
  • Two 12-year-old palestinians are taken into police custody in jerusalem by israeli police. they have three knives hidden in their jackets and are suspected of plotting to attack israeli soldiers near hebron.
  • Four paintings from the dutch golden age were stolen by the dutch museum in ukraine a decade back.
  • 2016 kumamoto earthquake. a magnitude 6.4 earthquake causes several buildings to collapse near kumamoto in japan. at least 4 people are killed and 400 others are injured. however, there was no tsunami warning and no issues were reported by the local nuclear power stations. (reuters), (cnn),
  • Near kumamoto in japan, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake causes several buildings to collapse, killing at least 4 people and injuring over 400. however, there was no tsunami warning and no issues were reported by the local nuclear power stations. (reuters), (cnn),
  • After an 80-tonne crane falls on a temporary structure in dongguan, china during a storm, at least 18 people are injured.
  • North korea and weapons to mass destruction: according to south korea's yonhap news agency, north korea has one or two intermediate-range missiles deployed on its east coast. this could be in preparation for launch on friday, the anniversary of kim il-sung's birth.
  • According to south korea's yonhap news agency, north korea has deployed one or two intermediate-range missiles along its east coast. this could be in preparation for launch on friday, the anniversary of kim il-sung's birth.
  • China's people's republic has announced that 357 people will be prosecuted for illegally selling vaccines.
  • Microsoft, a u.s.-based company, sued the united states alleging it was prevented from disclosing warrants for customers to the company in violation of its constitutional rights.
  • Volodmyr grysman is appointed prime minister of ukraine by the verkhovna rada to replace arseny yatseniuk.
  • As protests become violent, authorities in jammu & kashmir have imposed a curfew surrounding the capital of srinagar and handwara. residents in handwara circulated allegations that an indian army soldier had attempted to sexually assault a schoolgirl aged 14 years. this prompted protests.
  • The hong kong's june fourth museum, which was the first museum to be dedicated to 1989 tiananmen square protests, will soon close. according to organizers, they believe they are being targeted because of political motives. this comes as concerns grow in hong kong about beijing's tightening grip on the city.
  • Supporters of the opposition rally in harare (zimbabwe) against president robert mugabe's economic decline and to protest his policies. although the police had banned the rally, the high court approved the protest.
  • The wnba draft takes place in uncasville (connecticut) for basketball. breanna stewart from connecticut is the top pick, followed closely by morgan tuck and moriah jefferson, her college teammates. this is the first time that only one school has been selected in a major north american sports draft.
  • The foreshock of a major earthquake occurs in kumamoto, japan.

April 14, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 14, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 14, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $111.62
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.22
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.99
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $151.50

Exchange Rates on April 14, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8875 EUR
  • 1 USD = 109.202 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7068 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2978 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2837 CAD

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April 14, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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 14, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 14, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 14, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 14, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:37 pm and setting at 02:53 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 14, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on April 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 14th:

  • Abigail Breslin
    Abigail Breslin

    Abigail Breslin is an American actress known for her roles in films such as Little Miss Sunshine, Zombieland, and Scream Queens.

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    Sarah Michelle Gellar

    Sarah michelle gellar is an american actress best known for her role as buffy summers in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • John Bell
    John Bell

    John bell is a renowned guitarist known for his exceptional skills and contributions to the music industry.

  • Anthony Michael Hall
    Anthony Michael Hall

    Anthony michael hall is an american actor known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the breakfast club and sixteen candles.

  • Adrien Brody
    Adrien Brody

    He was an american actor who won an oscar for best actor in 2003 after his performance in "the pianist", (2002).

  • Julie Christie
    Julie Christie

    Born in india, british actress, trained in paris, and then staged in london in 1948.

  • Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle

    He is a scottish actor who has never played the same role twice.

  • Alexandre Jardin
    Alexandre Jardin

    French writer, and the son of pascal jardin.

  • Peter Capaldi
    Peter Capaldi

    Scottish actor, screenwriter, and film director.

  • Brad Garrett
    Brad Garrett

    American actor.

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How old is someone born on April 14, 2016?


Someone born on April 14, 2016 is:

8 years 1 month old,

or 97 months and 21 days old,

or 424 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2973 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 2016?

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 14, 2016.

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April 14, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 14, 2016:

  • Julio García Espinosa
  • Malick Sidibé
  • José Javier López Jacoiste

What famous deaths happened on April 14th?

Famous deaths on April 14th:

  • Simone de Beauvoir
    Simone de Beauvoir

    Simone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.

  • Bibi Andersson
    Bibi Andersson

    Bibi andersson was a swedish actress known for her collaborations with director ingmar bergman, including her role in the film 'persona'.

  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Carson

    American marine biologist employed in the u.s.

  • Burl Ives
    Burl Ives

    American singer of folk music, early american ballads, and actor in movies and television.

  • Anthony Newley
    Anthony Newley

    British-american singer and actor.

  • Ellen Corby
    Ellen Corby

    American actress and character actor, first seen on screen in 1933.

  • Jonathan Frid
    Jonathan Frid

    Actor (barnabas collins-dark shadows).

  • Thurston Harris
    Thurston Harris

    American singer (born 1931).

  • Vladimir Mayakovsky
    Vladimir Mayakovsky

    Russian and soviet poet, playwright and artist, as well as stage and film actors.

  • Fredric March
    Fredric March

    American actor, who was a strong leading man and well-known in hollywood and broadway for his thoughtful and sensitive performances.

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April 14, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 14, 2016:

  • Vishu - Harvest festival in Kerala, India.
  • N'Ko Alphabet Day - the anniversary of the day the N'Ko alphabet was completed in 1949.
  • Tamil New Year - Celebrations for Tamils all over the world.
  • New Year Celebrations in parts of India and whole of Sri Lanka.
  • Baisakhi - Celebrations in Punjab, India.
  • Poila Baisakh - Celebrations in Bengal, India.
  • Youth Day in Angola.
  • Black Day - Informal celebration day for single people in South Korea.
  • 2nd Day Passover (in 2006) - Jewish festival.

Observances on April 14, 2016:

  • World Chagas Disease Day [WHO]
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April 14, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 14, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 14, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 14, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 14, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 14, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 14, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 14, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 14, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

April 14, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 14, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 14, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 14, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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April 14, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 14, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Elvis & Nixon

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Liza Johnson

Starring: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer, Johnny Knoxville

Country: United States of America

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

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

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

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

April 14, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 14, 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

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Neil Mcenery-West

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

April 14, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 14, 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 14, 2016?

On April 14, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 14, 2016?

On April 14, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 14, 2016?

On April 14, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 14th?

April 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 tornadoes: a minimum of eight people are killed by tornadoes in the southern united states. these severe storms bring floods and tornadoes.
  • 2018 - Syria civil war: 2018 bombing of damascus, homs and damascus: on saturday morning, the united states, france and britain launched missile strikes against chemical weapons sites and other military facilities in response to douma's chemical attack. russia calls for an emergency meeting at the united nations security council to discuss its plans to supply s-300 missile systems in syria.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: according to the afghan ministry of defense, 36 suspected isil militants were killed and no civilians were injured in yesterday's bombing of nangarhar province with the so-called "mother of bombs" (gbu-43) a ministry spokesperson stated that these deaths were not independently verified.

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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.

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