What happened on Saturday April 01, 2017?

About April 1st, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: A catastrophic landslide in Colombia's Putumayo region unleashed massive mud and debris flows, destroying homes and causing massive loss of life. Over 250 people were killed, more than 400 injured, and an additional 200 remained missing, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters of the year.
  • Day of the week: April 1st, 2017 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran
  • Popular movie: Hacksaw Ridge directed by Mel Gibson

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April 01, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 01, 2017:

  • Putumayo Landslide Disaster in Colombia A catastrophic landslide in Colombia's Putumayo region unleashed massive mud and debris flows, destroying homes and causing massive loss of life. Over 250 people were killed, more than 400 injured, and an additional 200 remained missing, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters of the year.
  • Iraqi Airstrike Eliminates ISIL Senior Leader The Iraqi military conducted a precision airstrike near Al Qaim in Anbar Province, successfully killing Ayad al-Jumaili, who was believed to be ISIL's second-in-command. This strategic strike represents a significant blow to the terrorist organization's leadership structure.
  • Cyclone Debbie Devastates Australian Regions Cyclone Debbie caused extensive damage in New South Wales and Queensland, resulting in at least three fatalities and forcing approximately 20,000 residents to evacuate. The storm triggered record-breaking river levels and widespread flooding, creating significant humanitarian challenges.
  • Venezuela's Supreme Court Reverses Controversial Decision Venezuela's Supreme Court reversed a previous controversial decision, restoring legislative power to the National Assembly. This move allowed President Nicolas Maduro to enter into joint-venture agreements, signaling a complex political landscape.
  • Java Landslide Causes Multiple Disappearances A devastating landslide struck the Indonesian island of Java, leaving more than two dozen people missing. The incident highlighted the region's vulnerability to geological hazards and prompted emergency response efforts.
  • Social Unrest in French Guiana French Guiana experienced prolonged social unrest, prompting the French government to promise €1 billion in investments targeting education, healthcare, and security sectors. The commitment aimed to address underlying socio-economic tensions.
  • Carnival Explosion in France An unexpected explosion occurred during a carnival event in Villepinte, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, resulting in at least 18 people being injured. The incident raised concerns about public safety during large gatherings.
  • South Korean Cargo Ship Disappearance The South Korean cargo freighter Stellar Daisy was reported missing off the coast of Uruguay, with authorities unable to establish contact. The incident raised significant maritime safety concerns and prompted search and rescue operations.
  • Gonzaga Reaches NCAA Basketball Championship In the 2017 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, Gonzaga defeated South Carolina 77-73, securing their place in the championship game. In the other semifinal, North Carolina narrowly beat Oregon 77-76.

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April 01, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 01, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on April 01, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 18.745 MXN

April 01, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Roma - Empoli : 2 - 0
  • Sassuolo - Lazio : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Augsburg : 6 - 0
  • Ein Frankfurt - M'gladbach : 0 - 0
  • Freiburg - Werder Bremen : 2 - 5
  • Hamburg - FC Koln : 2 - 1
  • RB Leipzig - Darmstadt : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hannover - Union Berlin : 2 - 0
  • Sandhausen - Bochum : 0 - 0
  • Wurzburger Kickers - Bielefeld : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Malaga - Ath Madrid : 0 - 2
  • Osasuna - Ath Bilbao : 1 - 2
  • Sociedad - Leganes : 1 - 1
  • Villarreal - Eibar : 2 - 3
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What day of the week was April 01, 2017?


April 01, 2017 was a Saturday and it was the 91st day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 2017 can also be written as 4/1/2017 in the US and as 1/4/2017 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 2017 in April 2017 calendar

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April 01, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 01, 2017:

  • Yevgeny Yevtushenko

    Renowned Russian poet and prominent cultural figure who was a leading voice for post-Stalin youth.

  • Evgenij Aleksandrovič Evtušenko
  • Burton Watson
  • Gösta Ekman

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April 01, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 01, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 27th and April 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 01, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

  1. - Shape Of You youtube
  2. - That's What I Like youtube
  3. - Bad And Boujee youtube
  4. - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker) youtube
  5. - I Feel It Coming youtube

April 01, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

  1. - That's What I Like youtube
  2. - Bad And Boujee youtube
  3. - I Feel It Coming youtube
  4. - Tunnel Vision
  5. - Love On The Brain youtube
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April 01, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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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 01, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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April 01, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 01, 2017 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 2017 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 01, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:02 am and setting at 12:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 12, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 2017.

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How old is someone born on April 01, 2017?


Someone born on April 01, 2017 is:

8 years 1 month old,

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or 423 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2964 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 2017?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 01, 2017.

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