Saturday April 28, 2001: on this day

About April 28th, 2001, in brief:

  • Historical events: SoyuzTM-32 takes off from Baikonur Cosmodrome carrying Dennis Tito, the first American space tourist.
  • Day of the week: April 28th, 2001 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Jessica Alba, Penélope Cruz
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: All For You by Janet
  • #1 UK song: It Wasn't Me by Shaggy featuring Rikrok
  • Popular movie: Tigerland directed by Joel Schumacher

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What day of the week was April 28, 2001?


April 28, 2001 was a Saturday and it was the 118th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 2001 can also be written as 4/28/2001 in the US and as 28/4/2001 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 2001 in April 2001 calendar

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April 28, 2001: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 2001:

  • Soyuztm-32 takes off from baikonur cosmodrome carrying dennis tito, the first american space tourist.
  • Dennis tito, a millionaire, becomes the first human space tourist in the world.

April 28, 2001: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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April 28, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on April 28, 2001:

  • 1 EUR = 1.3722 CAD
  • 1 GBP = 2.219 CAD
  • 1 AUD = 0.7846 CAD
  • 1 AUD = 0.879 CHF

April 28, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Milwaukee Bucks - Orlando Magic : 116 - 121
  • Philadelphia 76ers - Indiana Pacers : 92 - 87
  • San Antonio Spurs - Minnesota Timberwolves : 84 - 93
  • Utah Jazz - Dallas Mavericks : 91 - 94

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Reggina - Napoli : 3 - 1
  • Vicenza - Parma : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Germinal : 7 - 0
  • Beveren - Aalst : 1 - 0
  • Charleroi - Mechelen : 4 - 1
  • Genk - Standard : 2 - 2
  • Gent - Lokeren : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Freiburg : 1 - 0
  • Bochum - Schalke 04 : 1 - 1
  • FC Koln - Cottbus : 4 - 0
  • Hertha - Ein Frankfurt : 3 - 0
  • Kaiserslautern - Leverkusen : 0 - 1

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April 28, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th 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 28, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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April 28, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?


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33%

The moon phase on April 28, 2001 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 2001 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 28, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 09:48 am and setting at 01:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 08, 2001 while the next full moon would come on May 07, 2001.

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Who was born on April 28, 2001?


Famous people born on April 28, 2001:

  • Alessandro Tosi
  • Grace Henderson
  • Anthony Bradford
  • Kai Cipot
  • Madeleine Harris
  • Franco Ibarra
  • Shūhei Kawasaki
  • Laura Rogora
  • Bruno Santos Ventura
  • Nicole Sciberras
  • Geōrgios Vrakas
  • Fábio Ronaldo
  • Loïc Bettendorff

Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:

  • Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba

    American actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.

  • Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz

    Spanish actress.

  • Min-sik Choi
    Min-sik Choi

    Min-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.

  • Jacques Dutronc
    Jacques Dutronc

    French singer, songwriter and guitarist.

  • Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan

    Bridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.

  • Jay Leno
    Jay Leno

    American comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.

  • Harper Lee
    Harper Lee

    American author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.

  • Kim Gordon
    Kim Gordon

    American singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle

    American actor.

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How old is someone born on April 28, 2001?


Someone born on April 28, 2001 is:

23 years 1 month old,

or 277 months and 9 days old,

or 1205 weeks and 5 days old,

or 8440 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 2001?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 28th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 28, 2001.

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April 28, 2001: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 2001:

  • Joyzelle DiCandido

    Talented painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Bruno Gombi
  • James Still
  • Ken Hughes
  • António Araújo
  • Andy Phillip
  • Sergueï Morozov
  • Germán Sopeña
  • Paul Daneman

What famous deaths happened on April 28th?

Famous deaths on April 28th:

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Ed Begley
    Ed Begley

    Hartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).

  • Patricia Medina
    Patricia Medina

    English actress (b. 1919).

  • Joshiah Willard Gibbs

    Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

  • Marri Sivaram

    Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.

  • Penelopi Fitzgerald

    British author celebrated for her literary fiction.

  • Gopinath Mohanty

    Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.

  • Amaka Igwe

    Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.

  • Madalee Milton

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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April 28, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 28, 2001:

  • Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
  • National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
  • Peter Chanel
  • Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
  • Luchesius
  • Patritius
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
  • National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.

Observances on April 28, 2001:

  • International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Saints celebrated on April 28, 2001:

  • Saints Vitalis and Valeria
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April 28, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 28, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 2001 was All For You by Janet, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 28, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 28, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All For You
  2. - Survivor
  3. - Thankyou
  4. - Missing You
  5. - Angel

April 28, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 2001 was It Wasn't Me by Shaggy featuring Rikrok, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 28, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 28, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It Wasn't Me
  2. - What Took You So Long?
  3. - Pure And Simple
  4. - Clint Eastwood
  5. - Butterfly youtube

April 28, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 2001 was Missing You by Case, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 28, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 28, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Missing You
  2. - All For You
  3. - Stranger In My House
  4. - Heard It All Before
  5. - Love

April 28, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 28, 2001 was Solo Quiero Amarte by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 28, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 28, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Solo Quiero Amarte
  2. - Quiero
  3. - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
  4. - Tu Recuerdo
  5. - No Te Podias Quedar

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April 28, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 28, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tigerland

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry

Country: United States of America

The Faculty

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez

Starring: Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett

Country: United States of America

What Women Want

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Nancy Meyers

Starring: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda

Country: United States of America

The Mummy Returns

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Stephen Sommers

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo

Country: United States of America

Delivering Milo

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Nick Castle

Starring: Anton Yelchin, Albert Finney, Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott

Country: United States of America

April 28, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 28, 2001 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dismissed

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

Trailer Park Boys

Release year: 2001

Written by:

Starring: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth

Country: Canada

Dog Eat Dog

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Soledad

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Eduardo Maytorena

Texas Justice

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Dick Lowry

April 28, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 28, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Common Life by Jan Karon

A Common Life

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The beloved Mitford Series' sixth novel is now available. Jan Karon, the bestselling author of Somebody Safe with Somebody Good Humor and At Home in Mitford, has written this book. Jan Karon will be taking her millions.

Potshot by Robert B. Parker

Potshot

By:

A band of murderous marauders is under siege in Potshot, Arizona. The law cannot stop them.

Dragons Of A Lost Star by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

Dragons Of A Lost Star

By:

Krynn is held captive by a mysterious force. Protected by her regiment dark-armored knights she calls on the power of an unknown god for victory in her army

Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson

Who Moved My Cheese?

By:

The #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, WITH MORE THAN 10 MILLION PRINTS! A timeless business classic, "Who Moved My Cheese?" It uses a simple parabel that reveals profound truths about how to deal with change.

Sticks & Scones by Diane Mott Davidson

Sticks & Scones

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Diane Mott Davidson is a well-known author known for her blend of five-star suspense and first-class suspense. She has been a popular choice and is a regular on bestseller lists across the country.

April 28, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 28, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Castrol Honda VTR

Castrol Honda VTR

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Racing

Publisher: EU Midas Games Jap Success

Cossacks: European Wars

Cossacks: European Wars

Platform: Windows 95/98

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Strategy First and cdv Software Entertainment (re-release)

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

Cosmic Rift

Cosmic Rift

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment

Do You Like Horny Bunnies?

Do You Like Horny Bunnies?

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Eroge

Publisher: JP ZyX; NA G-Collections

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Who was the US President on April 28, 2001?

On April 28, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 2001?

On April 28, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 28, 2001?

On April 28, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 28th?

April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
  • 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
  • 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.

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What happened in 2001?

2001 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sila Calderon is elected the first female Governor for Puerto Rico
  • J.P. Morgan changes the name of its company to J.P. Morgan Chase.
  • The 107th United States Congress is sworn in, including incoming freshmen Senators Bill Nelson (Democrat-Florida), Tom Carper (Democrat-Delaware), Debbie Stabenow (Democrat-Michigan), John Ensign (Republican-Nevada), George Allen (Republican-Virginia), Maria Cantwell (Democrat-Washington), Ben Nelson (Democrat-Nebraska), Hillary Clinton (Democrat-New York), Jon Corzine (Democrat-New Jersey), Jean Carnahan (Democrat-Missouri), and Mark Dayton (Democrat-Minnesota).

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What was the calendar for April 2001?

April 2001 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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