Friday April 08, 2016: on this day

April 08, 2016 was the 99th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 08, 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 08, 2016, who was born and died on April 08, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 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 8th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 2016?


April 08, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 99th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 2016 can also be written as 4/8/2016 in the US and as 8/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

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April 08, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 2016:

  • Sinai insurgency: at most seven people were killed in the insurgency. this includes five soldiers from egypt's army, and one civilian woman. the attacks on multiple websites were claimed by isil's sinai branch.
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  • Iraqi civil war (2014-17): hit offensive (2016): after driving out hundreds isil militants, the iraqi army retakes hit, al anbar governorate's western town.
  • Syrian civil war: damascus offensive (april 2016, isil militants execute 175 workers captured at a cement plant to the east from damascus earlier this week.
  • 2016 armenian-azerbaijani clashes: an ethnic armenian soldier dies in overnight clashes.
  • An ethnic armenian soldier dies in overnight clashes.
  • North carolina bathroom bill. bruce springsteen and e street band cancel their sunday night concert at greensboro, north carolina to protest the controversial state's "bathroom bill".
  • Starwood hotels and resorts worldwide shareholders and marriott international shareholders both approve marriott's acquisition starwood. this will make starwood the largest hotelier in the world. the merger passed the pre-merger antitrust review in the united states and canada. approvals from the european union, china and the european union are pending. anbang insurance group beat marriott's bid last week and then withdrew their offer 3 days later.
  • A head-on collision between two commuter train cars in san jose, costa rica, reportedly left at least 245 people injured.
  • After the crash of a small plane heading to angoon, southeast alaska, united states, three people were killed and one survived.
  • North korea-south korea relations. according to seoul's ministry of unification, a group of 13 north koreans who worked in a restaurant in an unknown country defected en masse from south korea.
  • Relations egypt-saudi arabia: king salman bin abdulaziz al saud, the king of saudi arabia, announces during his visit to cairo that a bridge across the red sea, linking egypt with saudi arabia, will be constructed. the bridge will be named after saudi monarch, according to president abdel fattah el-sisi of egypt. the saudi-egypt causeway project is in place for many years.
  • During his visit to cairo, king salman bin abdulaziz al saud, saudi arabia, announces that a bridge will be constructed across the red sea, connecting egypt and saudi arabia. the bridge will be named after abdel fattah el-sisi, the egyptian president. the saudi-egypt causeway project is in place for many years.
  • Syria-united states relations : syria frees american freelance photographer kevin patrick dawes, who was kidnapped by syria in 2012.
  • Nato-russia relations: nato announces that it will host a meeting at the ambassadorial level of nato headquarters in brussels, nato headquarters in brussels, in the next two week after a two year break from nato's practical cooperation with russia.
  • Nato announces that it will host a meeting at the nato headquarters in brussels of the nato-russia council in the following two weeks. this is after a two year break from nato's practical cooperation with russia.
  • Italy-egypt relations, murder of giulio regi: italy recalls its ambassador in egypt to discuss the failure of progress in an investigation into the fate of giulio regi, a cambridge university student who was murdered. foreign minister paolo gentiloni stated that "we want only one thing, and that is the truth about giulio's fate."
  • Italy recalls its ambassador in egypt to protest the inaction in the investigation into the death of giulio regeni, a cambridge university student. foreign minister paolo gentiloni stated that they only want the truth about giulio's fate on friday.
  • China-russia relations: russia delays transferring missile engines to china. the technology could be transferred to a third nation, such as north korea. china is not part of the missile technology control regime. this informal, voluntary partnership of 34 countries aims to stop proliferation of missile delivery system that could be used for weapons of mass destruction.
  • Relations between bangladesh and the united states: a u.s. state department spokesperson mark toner condemned wednesday's "barbaric killing" of nazimuddin saad. he also stated that federal officials were considering giving refuge to some bangladeshi writers who criticize radical islamists.
  • Mark toner, spokesperson for the u.s. state department, condemned wednesday's "barbaric killing" of nazimuddin samad and said federal officials were considering giving refuge to some bangladeshi writers who are in "imminent danger" due to their critical views on radical islamists.
  • Two people have been reported as dead in a shooting at lackland air force base in texas, the u.s. state.
  • Aftermath from the november 2015 paris attacks: six people were arrested in belgium, including mohamed abrini. he is wanted in connection to the 2015 paris attacks. (reuters via ynet).osama krayem is believed to have helped the bomber at subway station during the 2016 brussels bombings.
  • Six people were arrested in belgium, including mohamed abrini. he is wanted in connection to the attacks in paris in 2015. (reuters via ynet).osama krayem is believed to have helped the bomber at subway station during the 2016 brussels bombings.
  • Mohamed abrini is wanted in connection to the paris attacks of 2015. he was arrested in belgium.
  • Osama krayem is believed to have aided the bomber at the subway in the 2016 brussels bombings.
  • Panama papers: el salvador officials seize documents during a raid at the offices of mossack fonseca, a panamanian law firm. according to attorney general douglas melendez, seven employees were interviewed by authorities and 20 computers and documents were confiscated.
  • El salvador officials seize documents, equipment and other items during an raid at the offices of mossack fonseca, a panamanian law firm. according to attorney general douglas melendez, seven employees were interviewed by authorities and 20 computers and documents were confiscated.
  • Nuit debout, the french occupy movement, enters its ninth-day, "march 40," and spreads across many french cities, as well as to belgium, germany and spain.
  • Djiboutian presidential elections, 2016,: djiboutian voters go to the polls in the first round in a presidential election. current president ismail omar guelleh won a fourth term. (bbc),
  • In myanmar's first amnesty wave for political prisoners, a court released 69 student activists. more are expected to be released. this is after aung san suu kyi, the state counselor of myanmar, pledged to press for the release all political prisoners in myanmar.
  • Without explanation, the prime minister of madagascar jean ravelonarivo resigned with his cabinet.
  • Zoran zaev, the leader of the macedonian opposition, has pledged to boycott the macedonian parliamentary election. he said it was due to a lack in government reforms.
  • Lgbt rights in the united states: in response to recent discriminatory laws in north carolina, mississippi and elsewhere against lbgt people, a group of united states mayors formed "mayors against discrimination". founding members include city leaders from honolulu, new york city, philadelphia, portland, oakland, san francisco, sante fe, seattle, tampa, washington, d.c.
  • 2016 united states presidential election: the colorado republican party continues to choose its delegates for the 2016 republican national convention, cleveland. ted cruz has won all the available delegates. tomorrow will be the end of the process that began on saturday, april 2, 2016.
  • The colorado republican party continues to choose its delegates for the 2016 republican national convention in cleveland. ted cruz has won all the available delegates. tomorrow will be the end of the process that began on saturday, april 2, 2016.
  • Spacex crs-8 - spacex launches a nasa cargo flight to the international space station and, in a first spaceflight, successfully lands its main-stage booster on a self-propelled spaceport drone ship.
  • Spacex launches a nasa cargo flight to the international space station and successfully lands its main-stage booster on an autonomous drone ship.
  • Russian sports minister vitaly mutko says they will not open up a formal investigation into the doping scandals that were reported by the world anti-doping agency last november, where it documented russian athletes systematically taking banned performance-enhancing drugs with state support.

April 08, 2016: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 08, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 08, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.30
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $108.91
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.67
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $149.06

Exchange Rates on April 08, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8775 EUR
  • 1 USD = 108.079 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7075 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3222 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2986 CAD

April 08, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hertha - Hannover : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Heidenheim - Braunschweig : 2 - 2
  • Munich 1860 - Greuther Furth : 0 - 1
  • Paderborn - Union Berlin : 0 - 4

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Granada - Malaga : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Red Star : 1 - 2
  • Auxerre - Metz : 4 - 0
  • Brest - Le Havre : 0 - 0
  • Evian Thonon Gaillard - Tours : 0 - 0
  • Laval - Sochaux : 1 - 2
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April 08, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th 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 08, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 08, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 08, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:24 am and setting at 10:19 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 08, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

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April 08, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 11 days old,

or 414 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2902 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 2016?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 08, 2016.

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April 08, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Margaret Thatcher

    First female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom known for her conservative policies.

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April 08, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 2016:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 2016:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 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 08, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 08, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 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 08, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 08, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 08, 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 08, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 08, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 08, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 08, 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 08, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 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 08, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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 08, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You

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Jojo's new novel, Still Me, featuring Louisa Clark, Me Before You and After You is coming soon! They shared nothing until they fell in love.

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.

The Partner by John Grisham

The Partner

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROAs a young, popular partner in a thriving Mississippi legal firm, he was well-liked and well-paid. Patrick Lanigan then stole ninety million from his own law firm and fled for his life.

Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

Because of Miss Bridgerton

By:

Sometimes, you find love in unexpected places...This is not the case with Billie Bridgerton. Everyone expects her to marry one the Rokesby brothers.

Private Paris by James Patterson, Mark Sullivan

Private Paris

By:

Paris is on fire, and only Private's Jack Morgan can put it out. Jack Morgan imagines Jack Morgan stopping by Private's Paris office to say hello and enjoy a relaxing trip full of fine food, sightseeing, and good company.

April 08, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 08, 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

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

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 08, 2016?

On April 08, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 2016?

On April 08, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 2016?

On April 08, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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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.

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