What happened on Friday April 14, 2017?

About April 14th, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Shadow Brokers group released alleged NSA files revealing attempts to monitor financial transactions through SWIFT and containing exploits targeting Microsoft Windows systems. Microsoft announced that most, but not all, of these vulnerabilities had been patched.
  • Day of the week: April 14th, 2017 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran
  • Popular movie: Hacksaw Ridge directed by Mel Gibson

More about April 14th, 2017? See below for more news and curiosities on April 14th, 2017.

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April 14, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 14, 2017:

  • Shadow Brokers NSA Data Leak The Shadow Brokers group released alleged NSA files revealing attempts to monitor financial transactions through SWIFT and containing exploits targeting Microsoft Windows systems. Microsoft announced that most, but not all, of these vulnerabilities had been patched.
  • Air China Suspends North Korea Flights In response to escalating tensions between North Korea, the United States, and China, Air China suspended all flights to Pyongyang, reflecting the growing geopolitical strain in the region.
  • Iranian Presidential Election Preparations With one day remaining for candidate submissions, incumbent President Hassan Rouhani sought re-election, facing competition from prominent challenger Ebrahim Raisi in the 2017 Iranian presidential election.
  • US Military Strikes ISIL in Afghanistan The United States military conducted a bombing operation in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, using the GBU-43 'Massive Ordnance Air Blast' (MOAB) weapon, reportedly killing 36 suspected Islamic State militants. The Afghan Ministry of Defense noted that no civilian casualties were reported, though these claims were not independently verified.
  • US Military Returns to Somalia The United States announced it would send troops to Somalia to train the Somali Armed Forces in their fight against al-Shabaab insurgents, marking the first such mission since 1994. This decision signifies a renewed strategic engagement in the region's ongoing conflict.
  • Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Operation Over 2,000 migrants were rescued from the Mediterranean Sea off Libya's coast, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis of global migration and the risks faced by individuals seeking refuge.
  • Meethotamulla Landfill Disaster A catastrophic landfill collapse in Colombo, Sri Lanka, resulted in at least 16 fatalities. The incident highlighted significant risks associated with urban waste management and infrastructure safety.
  • The Fate of the Furious Global Release The eighth installment in the Fast and Furious franchise, directed by F. Gary Gray and starring Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson, was released worldwide. The film achieved a record-breaking opening weekend, grossing $532 million.
  • Penn Station Tasing Incident An Amtrak police officer tased a man at New York's Penn Station after he became agitated due to a train delay. The incident triggered a false shooting panic, causing a stampede that resulted in more than a dozen injuries, demonstrating the potential for rapid escalation in high-stress public spaces.

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April 14, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 14, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on April 14, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9421 EUR
  • 1 USD = 108.48 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7987 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3183 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3325 CAD

April 14, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Las Palmas : 5 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio GFCO - Clermont : 4 - 4
  • Amiens - Le Havre : 2 - 0
  • Bourg Peronnas - Valenciennes : 0 - 2
  • Laval - Reims : 5 - 2
  • Nimes - Orleans : 2 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Angers - Paris SG : 0 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brentford - Derby : 4 - 0
  • Bristol City - QPR : 2 - 1
  • Burton - Ipswich : 1 - 2
  • Huddersfield - Preston : 3 - 2
  • Newcastle - Leeds : 1 - 1
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What day of the week was April 14, 2017?


April 14, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 104th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 2017 can also be written as 4/14/2017 in the US and as 14/4/2017 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 2017 in April 2017 calendar

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April 14, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 14, 2017:

  • Bruce Langhorne

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April 14, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 14, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 10th and April 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 14, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

  1. - Shape Of You youtube
  2. - That's What I Like youtube
  3. - Something Just Like This youtube
  4. - I Feel It Coming youtube
  5. - iSpy youtube

April 14, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 14, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

  1. - That's What I Like youtube
  2. - I Feel It Coming youtube
  3. - iSpy youtube
  4. - Bad And Boujee youtube
  5. - Tunnel Vision
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April 14, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th 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 14, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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April 14, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 14, 2017 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 14, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 09:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 2017.

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How old is someone born on April 14, 2017?


Someone born on April 14, 2017 is:

8 years and 9 days old,

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or 2931 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 2017?

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