What happened on Thursday April 01, 2021?

Here's what happened on April 01, 2021:

• COVID-19 Pandemic Escalates in Southeast Asia Bangladesh experienced a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, reporting a record 6,469 new confirmed infections. In response, the government implemented strict travel restrictions, banning travelers from the European Union and 12 other countries. Similarly, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, imposed a nighttime curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. to curb virus transmission.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Escalates in Southeast Asia Bangladesh experienced a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, reporting a record 6,469 new confirmed infections. In response, the government implemented strict travel restrictions, banning travelers from the European Union and 12 other countries. Similarly, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, imposed a nighttime curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. to curb virus transmission.
• Hong Kong Court Convicts Pro-Democracy Activists A Hong Kong court convicted nine pro-democracy activists for organizing and participating in an 'unlawful assembly'. Notable figures including politicians Martin Lee, Leung Kwok-hung, Margaret Ng, and entrepreneur Jimmy Lai were among those convicted, reflecting ongoing political tensions.
• Hong Kong Court Convicts Pro-Democracy Activists A Hong Kong court convicted nine pro-democracy activists for organizing and participating in an 'unlawful assembly'. Notable figures including politicians Martin Lee, Leung Kwok-hung, Margaret Ng, and entrepreneur Jimmy Lai were among those convicted, reflecting ongoing political tensions.
• UK Sanctions Myanmar Economic Corporation The United Kingdom imposed economic sanctions on the Burmese conglomerate Myanmar Economic Corporation, accusing it of funding the military junta. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab condemned the regime's actions, particularly the killing of innocent civilians, including children.
• UK Sanctions Myanmar Economic Corporation The United Kingdom imposed economic sanctions on the Burmese conglomerate Myanmar Economic Corporation, accusing it of funding the military junta. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab condemned the regime's actions, particularly the killing of innocent civilians, including children.
• U.S. Ambassador Visits Taiwan Amid Diplomatic Significance U.S. Ambassador to Palau John Hennessey-Niland made history as the first sitting American envoy to visit Taiwan since the U.S. severed formal diplomatic ties in 1979. The visit coincided with the launch of a COVID-19 'travel bubble' between Taiwan and Palau, symbolizing evolving international relations.
• U.S. Ambassador Visits Taiwan Amid Diplomatic Significance U.S. Ambassador to Palau John Hennessey-Niland made history as the first sitting American envoy to visit Taiwan since the U.S. severed formal diplomatic ties in 1979. The visit coincided with the launch of a COVID-19 'travel bubble' between Taiwan and Palau, symbolizing evolving international relations.
• Armed Conflicts in Afghanistan and Burkina Faso A tragic day of violence unfolded with a female police officer being killed by gunmen in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. In a separate incident, six auxiliary soldiers of the Burkina Faso Armed Forces were killed during an ambush in Dablo, Sanmatenga, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Armed Conflicts in Afghanistan and Burkina Faso A tragic day of violence unfolded with a female police officer being killed by gunmen in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. In a separate incident, six auxiliary soldiers of the Burkina Faso Armed Forces were killed during an ambush in Dablo, Sanmatenga, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Slovakia Appoints New Prime Minister Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová appointed Finance Minister Eduard Heger as the new Prime Minister, effectively resolving a month-long political crisis and ensuring governmental stability.
• Slovakia Appoints New Prime Minister Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová appointed Finance Minister Eduard Heger as the new Prime Minister, effectively resolving a month-long political crisis and ensuring governmental stability.
• COVID-19 Variant Tracking in Michigan Michigan reported its first case of the Lineage P.1 COVID-19 variant, detected in a resident from Bay County. This highlights ongoing efforts to monitor and track emerging viral mutations.
• COVID-19 Variant Tracking in Michigan Michigan reported its first case of the Lineage P.1 COVID-19 variant, detected in a resident from Bay County. This highlights ongoing efforts to monitor and track emerging viral mutations.
• Brussels Coronavirus Party Leads to Police Intervention A large gathering at Bois de la Cambre park in Brussels, marketed as an April Fools' Day prank, resulted in chaos. Three police officers were injured, and four individuals were arrested after approximately 2,000 people violated social distancing measures.
• Brussels Coronavirus Party Leads to Police Intervention A large gathering at Bois de la Cambre park in Brussels, marketed as an April Fools' Day prank, resulted in chaos. Three police officers were injured, and four individuals were arrested after approximately 2,000 people violated social distancing measures.
• Eurovision Song Contest Prepares for Partial Audience Return The Netherlands announced a significant milestone in event recovery, permitting approximately 3,500 fans to attend the Eurovision Song Contest at Rotterdam Ahoy from May 18–22. This decision represents a trial run for reopening public venues during the ongoing pandemic.
• Eurovision Song Contest Prepares for Partial Audience Return The Netherlands announced a significant milestone in event recovery, permitting approximately 3,500 fans to attend the Eurovision Song Contest at Rotterdam Ahoy from May 18–22. This decision represents a trial run for reopening public venues during the ongoing pandemic.
• Queensland Eases COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions Queensland, including its capital Brisbane, began easing pandemic-related lockdown restrictions following a notable decline in COVID-19 case numbers, signaling potential recovery and return to normalcy.
• Queensland Eases COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions Queensland, including its capital Brisbane, began easing pandemic-related lockdown restrictions following a notable decline in COVID-19 case numbers, signaling potential recovery and return to normalcy.

Events in 2021

April 01, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 01, 2021 was a Thursday and it was the 91st day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 2021 can also be written as 4/1/2021 in the US and as 1/4/2021 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 2021 in April 2021 calendar

Famous people died on April 01, 2021:

• Patrick Juvet
• Isamu Akasaki

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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, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 2021 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 11:10 pm and setting at 09:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Apr 27, 2021.

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Your place in the Universe on April 01, 2021

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Someone born on April 01, 2021 is:

4 years 1 month old,

or 49 months and 13 days old,

or 214 weeks and 6 days old,

or 1504 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 2021?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 01, 2021.

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