Tuesday April 01, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 4/1/2014, UK date format: 1/4/2014

April 1st, 2014 was the 91st day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Aries. The day of the week was Tuesday.

The number one song in US was Happy by Pharrell Williams.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while Power Play by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Ek Hasina Thi. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dragon Age: Inquisition or 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at April 01 across the years or at April 2014 calendar.

April 01, 2014 Events

What happened on April 01, 2014?

Historical Events

After three years of hiatus, American internet cartoon series Homestar Runner releases its first update on its website.
A magnitude 8.2 earthquake strikes the Pacific Ocean, near Chile. It causes landslides that kill at least five people. A tsunami alert is issued. (USGS), (AP via The Australian).
2014 Guinea Ebola epidemic: There are now 80 deaths in Guinea, and two more in neighboring Liberia.
With two deaths in neighboring Liberia, the death toll in Guinea has risen to 80.
2014 Crimean crisis: NATO suspends "all practical civil and military cooperation with Russia" as a result the annexation Crimea. There is no indication that Russian troops have left the Ukrainian border.
NATO has suspended "all practical civilian military cooperation" with Russia in response to the annexation Crimea. There is no indication that Russian troops have left the Ukrainian border.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny reveals to the Dail that the Prison Service recorded conversations between prisoners and their solicitors.
The Commission of Investigation into Garda will be chaired by Mr Justice Nial Fennelly.
The Irish Government will create a Cabinet committee to review proposals for an independent police authority, and other justice reforms. It will be presided over by the Taoiseach.
The Department of Justice released a letter that Martin Callinan, then Garda Commissioner, sent to them on March 10, warning them about the possibility of recording Garda station calls.
RIKEN concluded that STAP-based research suggesting that stem cells could be made was fraudulent.
Tiger Woods announced in golf that he had back surgery to treat a pinched nerve and will be missing the Masters for the first-ever time in his professional life.
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April 01, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Other April 1st famous birthdays

Cécile Duflot
French politician and Minister of Territorial Equality and Housing at the Ayrault cabinet.
Randy Orton
American professional wrestler.
Susan Boyle
A Scottish singer who became famous on a British talent program.
Ali MacGraw

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How old am I?

If April 01, 2014 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on April 01.

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April 01, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on April 01, 2014?

Jacques Le Goff

Other April 1st famous deaths

Marvin Gaye
American singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.
Robert Doisneau
French photographer, whose photographs of ordinary people were immensely popular.
John Forsythe
American actor, singer, and producer (d.2010).
Bruno Coquatrix
French entertainment producer.

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April 01, 2014 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aries

Aries personality

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

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in April 01, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

April 01, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 01, 2014?

The day of the week was Tuesday.

April 1st marks the 90th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 274 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2014 calendar

April	2014
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

April 01, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on April 01, 2014?

Holidays

Orissa - a state in eastern India celebrates "Utkal Divas", its statehood day.
India - Start of financial year.
Canada - Beginning of government's fiscal year.
Japan - The official start of school years in most universities and schools. Also, the official First Day of Work at companies and offices for new university graduates hires, marked by welcoming ceremonies and speeches.
April 1 is known as April Fool's Day or All Fools' Day in many countries.
Roman Empire - Veneralia celebrated to honor Venus.
In San Marino, two Captains Regent, elected by Parliament, take office for six months.
Last day of the Assyrian New Year Celebration
International Day of the Birds.
In England and Wales, local government reorganisations traditionally happen on April 1.

Saints

Saint Waleric
Saint Hugh of Grenoble
Saint Jacoba

Music charts

What was the number one song on April 01, 2014? Which were the top hits on April 01, 2014?
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