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About April 16th, 2015, in brief:

  • Historical events: Yemeni Civil War: Al-Qaeda takes over Riyan Airport, a seaport and oil terminal located in Al Mukalla in southern Yemen. (AP via Washington Times). Oman has welcomed 2,695 Yemeni refugees in the last two weeks.
  • Day of the week: April 16th, 2015 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Charlie Chaplin, Dusty Springfield
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars
  • Popular movie: Peeping Tom directed by Michael Powell

More about April 16th, 2015? See below for more news and curiosities on April 16th, 2015.

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What day of the week was April 16, 2015?


April 16, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 106th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 2015 can also be written as 4/16/2015 in the US and as 16/4/2015 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 2015 in April 2015 calendar

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April 16, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 2015:

  • Yemeni civil war: al-qaeda takes over riyan airport, a seaport and oil terminal located in al mukalla in southern yemen. (ap via washington times). oman has welcomed 2,695 yemeni refugees in the last two weeks.
  • Al-qaeda in al mukalla, southern yemen, captures riyan airport.
  • Oman has welcomed 2,695 yemeni refugees in the last two weeks.
  • Wikileaks publishes 30287 documents and 173,132 email results from the sony pictures entertainment hack, believed to have been carried out by north korea.
  • As a boat carrying migrants between libya and italy sinks, more than 40 people drowned. a separate incident saw 15 muslim migrants from an italy-bound boat being arrested for allegedly throwing 12 christian migrants into the water.
  • The united states congress agrees to accelerate the trans-pacific partnership between the us, australia, brunei and canada.
  • After a dispute over a business in phoenix, arizona, five people were found dead.
  • Five people were shot in toronto, ontario. two of them are critically ill and one is in serious condition. four suspects detained.
  • Police blockade a memorial one year after the sinking of the mv sewol to protest the inaction of the government to rescue the bodies of those who were stranded on the ship's wreck.
  • After a long suspension, adrian peterson of minnesota vikings was reinstated by the national football league.

April 16, 2015: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 16, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 16, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.88
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $126.28
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $41.95
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.29
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $163.31

Exchange Rates on April 16, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.929 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.024 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6695 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2837 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2201 CAD

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April 16, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th 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 16, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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April 16, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 2015 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 16, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:54 am and setting at 06:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 2015.

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Who was born on April 16, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

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How old is someone born on April 16, 2015?


Someone born on April 16, 2015 is:

9 years 1 month old,

or 109 months and 7 days old,

or 475 weeks

or 3325 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 2015?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 16, 2015.

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April 16, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 2015:

  • Olesya Buzina

    Russian journalist and political commentator known for her critical views on government policies.

  • Valery Belousov

    Russian ice hockey coach and player (d. 2015).

  • Stanislav Gross

    Czech lawyer and politician, fifth prime minister of the czech republic (b. 1969).

  • Heino Kleiminger
  • Oles' Buzyna
  • Giuseppe Zigaina
  • Livio Forma
  • Driss Bamous

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 2015:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 2015:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 13th and April 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

April 16, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Uptown Funk!
  2. - Sugar
  3. - Love Me Like You Do
  4. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  5. - Thinking Out Loud

April 16, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 2015 was Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

April 16, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - G.D.F.R.
  4. - FourFiveSeconds
  5. - See You Again

April 16, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 16, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

April 16, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 16, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Hablame de Ti
  5. - Contigo

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April 16, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Run All Night

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring: Liam Neeson, Ed Harris, Joel Kinnaman, Vincent D'Onofrio

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

April 16, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe House

Release year: 2015

Directed by: John Laing

The Returned

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

X Company

Release year: 2015

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

April 16, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Becoming Steve Jobs by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli

Becoming Steve Jobs

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller

Dead Wake by Erik Larson

Dead Wake

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller

Between You & Me by Mary Norris

Between You & Me

By:

The New Yorker's most humorous and useful book on language since Eats, Shoots & Leaves, which was the #1 New York Times bestseller.

Nypd Red 3 by James Patterson and Marshall Karp

Nypd Red 3

By:

PROTECT THE RICH. SERVE THE FAMOUS. HUNT THE GUILTY.NYPD Red, an elite task force that is highly trained, protects the wealthy, famous, and connected.

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

By:

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book. National Book Award finalist. More than two years on the New York Times Bestseller List. The stunningly beautiful instant New York Times bestseller by Anthony Doerr about …

April 16, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dying Light

Dying Light

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux PlayStation 4 Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing, survival horror

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Audiosurf 2

Audiosurf 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Puzzle, rhythm

Dropsy

Dropsy

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Devolver Digital

Marvel: Future Fight

Marvel: Future Fight

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Netmarble Games

Chroma Squad

Chroma Squad

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Behold Studios

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Who was the US President on April 16, 2015?

On April 16, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 2015?

On April 16, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 2015?

On April 16, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for April 2015?

April 2015 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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