Tuesday April 05, 2016: on this day

April 05, 2016 was the 96th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 05, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 05, 2016, who was born and died on April 05, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 05, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake), movies (e.g. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, directed by Zack Snyder), TV series (e.g. Foursome) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 5th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 05, 2016?


April 05, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 96th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 2016 can also be written as 4/5/2016 in the US and as 5/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

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April 05, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 05, 2016:

  • Syrian civil war: al-nusra front militants shoot a sukhoi su-22 fighter plane of the syrian arab air force and capture its pilot in northern aleppo governorate.
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  • Turkish military claims it conducted air strikes against kurdistan workers party targets in northern iraq, hitting weapons stores and shelters.
  • Twitter wins the american football bidding contest over amazon and verizon for streaming rights to 10 out of 16 regular season thursday night football games of the national football league (nfl), which will also be telecast on cbs or nbc. last year, the league streamed one match via yahoo! verizon already has the mobile rights for all nfl games that are accessible to subscribers via a mobile application; the 10 nfl games available on twitter will be completely free.
  • Pfizer inc. terminates its $160 billion merger agreement with allergan plc to avoid tax inversion. this is in response to washington officials cracking down on corporate inversions. for expenses related to the deal, pfizer will have to pay $400 million to allergan.
  • Pfizer inc. has decided to end its $160 billion merger of allergan plc, as washington officials crack down on corporate inversions. for expenses related to the deal, pfizer will have to pay $400 million to allergan.
  • India's health ministry has ordered government agencies to enforce a new rule that covers 85 percent of a pack's surface. this is an increase from the current 20 percent. india's largest cigarette manufacturer itc ltd. was part-owned jointly by british american tobacco and godfrey phillips india ltd.. this partnership includes philip morris international.
  • Relations between china and north korea: china's ministry of commerce has stated that it will restrict trade with north korea in accordance with recent sanctions adopted by the united nations security council last month. china will ban the import of jet fuel, as well as gold, coal and other "rare earth metals" that are used in high-tech products.
  • North korea and weapons to mass destruction: a senior government official stated that south korea has determined that north korea is capable, using its medium-range rodong-1 missile, to mount a nuclear warhead. this could potentially reach all of south korea, as well as most of japan.
  • According to a senior government official, south korea believes north korea can mount a nuclear warhead using its medium-range rodong-1 missile. this could allow it to reach most of south korea.
  • Panama papers: france has placed panama back on the list of countries that don't cooperate with france in catching tax evaders. michel sapin, finance minister, stated tuesday that france had placed panama on its list of non-cooperative countries. this will result in all the negative consequences for anyone who has made transactions with the central american state.
  • France has placed panama on its list of countries which do not cooperate with france in tax evaders capture. michel sapin, finance minister, stated tuesday that france has placed panama on its list of non-cooperative countries. this will result in all the consequences for anyone who has made transactions with the central american state.
  • Mexico has unexpectedly resigned two top u.s. diplomats in response to growing anti-mexican sentiments. claudia ruiz massieu, mexico's foreign minister, stated to local media that "we have been warning our citizens have started to feel a hostile climate." we must act differently to counter this anti-mexican rhetoric that has been generated.
  • The international criminal court ends the case against kenya's deputy president william ruto. he is being tried for his role in the deadly violence that broke out after his country's 2007 election.
  • The royal thai armed forces is granted broad police-like powers by the military junta thailand. over 27 types of offenses can now be prevented or suppressed by the military. this move sparked outrage from human rights groups and caused the united states to voice concern about the increasing influence of the military in the country.
  • Lgbt rights in america: the governor of mississippi phil bryant approves a law that allows private businesses and religious groups to refuse services to gay or transgender persons.
  • Phil bryant, mississippi governor, approves a new law allowing religious groups and private companies to refuse services to transgender and gay people.
  • Sigmundur gunnlaugsson, iceland's prime minister, has temporarily resigned amid claims that his family tried to hide millions in an offshore bank account.
  • Nawaz sharif, the prime minister of pakistan, has established an independent judicial committee to investigate allegations that he grafted against his family. this follows documents leaked in panama which revealed that his sons had several offshore accounts.
  • Philippine general election 2016, imee marcos (daughter ferdinand and imelda marcos, sister to vice presidential candidate bongbong), her three sons, jv ejercito (son, manila mayoral candidate joseph estrada), are just a few of the hundreds of filipino politicians and celebrities who have been accused of laundering tax haven money. (gma news),
  • 2016 united states presidential election: wisconsin voters go to the polls in a primary election. ted cruz won the republican party contest while bernie sanders won the democratic party primary. (abc news america).
  • Queensland term length referendum 2016, 2016: queensland voters voted to approve plans for a fixed four-year term.
  • Queensland voters approved plans for a fixed four-year term. this was the result of a referendum held last month.
  • Following last week's constitutional court ruling that zuma had broken the constitution in a spending scandal involving zuma's private residence, the south african parliament will debate a minority motion to impeach zuma. this motion is unlikely to win a two-thirds majority because the african national congress has a 249-151 majority. (ap via the washington post (reuters): the motion was defeated by 243 votes against 133.
  • The motion was defeated by 243 votes to just 133.
  • 2015-16 protests in brazil: marco aurelio mello (a judge at the supreme federal court) orders brazil's chamber of deputies, to begin impeachment proceedings against vice-president michel temer for allegedly helping with budget accounting under president dilma russoff.
  • Marco aurelio mello is a judge at the supreme federal court who orders brazil's chamber of deputies start impeachment proceedings against vice-president michel temer for helping to doctor budget accounting under president dilma rafaff.
  • 2016 ncaa women’s division i basketball championship game. the connecticut huskies defeat the syracuse orange in women's basketball to end a perfect season (38-1). breanna stewart, uconn's senior centre, wins the final four's most outstanding player award.
  • The connecticut huskies win women's college basketball against the syracuse orange. this caps a perfect season, which was 38-0. breanna stewart, uconn senior center, wins the final four's most outstanding player award.
  • 2015-16 rangers f.c. rangers f.c. season: rangers f.c. is promoted to the scottish premiership as the association football club with most domestic league titles around the world. this promotion marks rangers f.c.'s return to the top division of the country for the first time since 2012, when they were triple relegated for financial reasons.
  • Rangers f.c. is the association football club that has won the most domestic league titles around the globe. they were promoted to the scottish premiership and are now back in the top division of the country for the first time since 2012's triple financial relegation.

April 05, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 05, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 05, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.61
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $109.51
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.19
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.95
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $151.43

Exchange Rates on April 05, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8782 EUR
  • 1 USD = 110.284 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7064 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3253 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3142 CAD

April 05, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - Brighton : 1 - 2
  • Brentford - Bolton : 3 - 1
  • Bristol City - Rotherham : 1 - 1
  • Burnley - Cardiff : 0 - 0
  • Derby - Hull : 4 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Aldershot - Grimsby : 3 - 4
  • Altrincham - Dover Athletic : 1 - 2
  • Barrow - Braintree Town : 2 - 0
  • Halifax - Boreham Wood : 3 - 2
  • Torquay - Chester : 2 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hibernian - Livingston : 2 - 1
  • Rangers - Dumbarton : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Fleetwood Town - Peterboro : 2 - 0
  • Oldham - Swindon : 2 - 0
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April 05, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and 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.

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April 05, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 05, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 05, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 05, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:27 am and setting at 06:40 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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Who was born on April 05, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on April 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 5th:

  • Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck

    He was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.

  • Hayley Atwell
    Hayley Atwell

    Hayley atwell is a british actress known for her role as peggy carter in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Pharrell Williams
    Pharrell Williams

    American actor, producer, and rapper.

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Spencer Tracy
    Spencer Tracy

    American actor, both on broadway and in film.

  • Lily James
    Lily James

    Lily james is a british actress known for her roles in downton abbey, cinderella, and mamma mia! here we go again.

  • Colin Powell
    Colin Powell

    American military hero, for his leadership during the gulf war in jan 1991.

  • Jane Asher
    Jane Asher

    British actress, writer, and businesswoman.

  • Peter Greenaway
    Peter Greenaway

    Welsh screenwriter and director.

  • Roger Corman
    Roger Corman

    American motion picture director and writer.

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April 05, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 14 days old,

or 415 weeks

or 2905 days old,

if you were born on April 05, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 2016?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 05, 2016.

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April 05, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 05, 2016:

  • Segundo Julio

    Famous composer known for his contributions to classical music.

  • Creed Taylor

    Renowned jazz producer and composer who helped shape the genre.

  • Koço Kasapoğlu

    Turkish footballer (b. 1936).

  • Refa'i Ahmed Taha
  • Kari Elisabeth Børresen
  • Ed Johnson
  • Roman Gribbs
  • Armando Rigobello

What famous deaths happened on April 5th?

Famous deaths on April 5th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Isabel Jewell
    Isabel Jewell

    American actress on stage, film and television.

  • Molly Picon
    Molly Picon

    American actress (b. 1898).

  • Paul Ritter
    Paul Ritter

    English actor (b. 1966).

  • Divya Bharti
    Divya Bharti

    Indian bollywood actress (born 1974).

  • Charlene Holt
    Charlene Holt

    American actress, known for supporting roles on television and in film.

  • Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy

    American producer and actor from ireland (d. 1972).

  • Inez Courtney
    Inez Courtney

    Dies at 67.

  • Cozy Powell

    English singer-songwriter and producer (emerson lake & powell the jeff beck group rainbow whitesnake & black sabbath).

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April 05, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 05, 2016:

  • Arbor Day in South Korea
  • The last day of the tax year in the United Kingdom.
  • Blessed Kreszentia Hoess
  • Qingming Festival in the Chinese calendar
  • Mauritius: Ougadi.

Observances on April 05, 2016:

  • International Day of Conscience

Saints celebrated on April 05, 2016:

  • Saint Vincent Ferrer
  • Saint Geeraard
  • Saint Irena (d. 304)
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April 05, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 05, 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 05, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 05, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 05, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 05, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 05, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 05, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Me, Myself & I
  3. - 2 Phones
  4. - Panda
  5. - Don't

April 05, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 05, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 05, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 05, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Ginza
  3. - Encantadora
  4. - Solo Con Verte
  5. - Obsesionado

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April 05, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 05, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Zack Snyder

Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg

Country: United States of America

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

Mother's Day

Mother's Day

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Garry Marshall

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts, Jason Sudeikis

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

April 05, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 05, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

The Detour

The Detour

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Dice

Dice

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

The Girlfriend Experience

The Girlfriend Experience

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

April 05, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 05, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Journey to Munich by Jacqueline Winspear

Journey to Munich

By:

It's a thrilling story of intrigue and danger, Maisie Dobbs goes to Hitler's Germany as part of an undercover mission with the British Secret Service.

Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare

Lady Midnight

By:

The Shadowhunters of Los Angeles are the stars of this #1 New York Times bestseller and USA TODAY bestselling novel by Cassandra Clare, The Dark Artifices. It is a sequel to Mortal Instruments.

Property of a Noblewoman by Danielle Steel

Property of a Noblewoman

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Danielle Steel's riveting novel shows how a woman's legacy, shaped by tragedy and fortitude and undying dedication, transforms lives and hearts long after her death and becomes her most valuable bequest.

Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben

Fool Me Once

By:

A widowed veteran gets the shock of her life in this impossible-to-put-down thriller from #1 New York Times bestseller Harlan Coben.In the course of eight consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers, millions of readers have discovered Harlan Coben's page-turning thrillers, …

Once a Rancher by Linda Lael Miller

Once a Rancher

By:

Three men, The Carsons of Mustang Creek, are the embodiment of the West. They define what it means for a rancher to be a cowboy, a rancher and a hero.

April 05, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 05, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on April 05, 2016?

On April 05, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 2016?

On April 05, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 05, 2016?

On April 05, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 5th?

April 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - The libyan national army troops reached the outskirts tripoli to secure a critical military checkpoint called "bridge 27".
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli defence forces released footage of a man who was shot dead trying to break the gazan border fence. israel claims he was carrying an ak47 and explosives, including grenades. it also accused hamas "playing with fire".
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan. a suicide bomber kills at most six people and injures 18 others near a pakistan army vehicle participating in the census in lahore.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for April 2016?

April 2016 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.

Discover how April 2016 calendar looked like.

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