What happened on Monday April 04, 2016?

About April 4th, 2016, in brief:

  • Historical events: Icelandic Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson refused to resign after leaked tax documents revealed he and his wife used an offshore company to conceal millions in investments, sparking a major political controversy.
  • Day of the week: April 4th, 2016 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake
  • Popular movie: Deadpool directed by Tim Miller

More about April 4th, 2016? See below for more news and curiosities on April 4th, 2016.

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April 04, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 04, 2016:

  • Panama Papers Scandal in Iceland Icelandic Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson refused to resign after leaked tax documents revealed he and his wife used an offshore company to conceal millions in investments, sparking a major political controversy.
  • European Migration Crisis Continues Greece began deporting migrants to Turkey as part of a controversial agreement aimed at managing the ongoing European migration crisis, raising significant human rights and diplomatic concerns.
  • U.S. Treasury Targets Corporate Tax Inversions The U.S. Treasury Department introduced new regulations to combat tax-avoiding corporate inversions, potentially disrupting the $160 billion merger between Pfizer Inc. and Allergan Plc. These rules aim to prevent companies from artificially reducing their tax liabilities.
  • Iraqi Civil War Casualties During the ongoing Iraqi Civil War (2014-2017), over 20 people were killed in coordinated attacks targeting Shiite militias, government forces, and civilians, highlighting the persistent violence and instability in the region.
  • Arrest of Boko Haram Splinter Group Leader Nigeria's military successfully detained Khalid al-Barnawi, a prominent leader of the Ansaru, a splinter organization of Boko Haram. This arrest represents a significant blow to the terrorist group's leadership and operational capabilities.
  • Devastating Floods in Pakistan Catastrophic flash floods struck Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir in northwest Pakistan, resulting in at least 63 fatalities and over 30 injuries. The natural disaster caused widespread destruction and highlighted the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
  • Alaska Airlines to Acquire Virgin America Alaska Airlines announced plans to purchase Virgin America for $4 billion, a strategic move that will significantly reshape the domestic airline industry and create a stronger competitive position in the market.
  • Mexico City Pollution Crisis Mexico City officials declared a pollution alert after smog levels exceeded acceptable limits by 1.5 times. The city implemented a temporary air quality program restricting one-fifth of vehicles from daily traffic to mitigate environmental health risks.
  • Villanova Wins NCAA Basketball Championship The Villanova Wildcats defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 in a thrilling NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship Game, securing their historic victory.

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April 04, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 04, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 04, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.06
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $110.42
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.43
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.69
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $152.34

Exchange Rates on April 04, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8778 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.289 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7011 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.315 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3073 CAD

April 04, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Verona : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Greuther Furth - Freiburg : 2 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Levante - Sp Gijon : 0 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao B - Oviedo : 2 - 1
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What day of the week was April 04, 2016?


April 04, 2016 was a Monday and it was the 95th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 2016 can also be written as 4/4/2016 in the US and as 4/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

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April 04, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 04, 2016:

  • Chus Lampreave

    Chus Lampreave was a distinguished Spanish actress known for her memorable character roles in Spanish cinema.

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April 04, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 04, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 4th and April 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 04, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

  1. - Work youtube
  2. - 7 Years youtube
  3. - Love Yourself youtube
  4. - My House youtube
  5. - Stressed Out youtube

April 04, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

  1. - Work youtube
  2. - Me, Myself & I
  3. - 2 Phones
  4. - Panda youtube
  5. - Don't
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April 04, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th 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 04, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 04, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 04, 2016 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 2016 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 04, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:48 am and setting at 05:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 2016.

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How old is someone born on April 04, 2016?


Someone born on April 04, 2016 is:

9 years 1 month old,

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or 3327 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 2016?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 2016?

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