Wednesday April 16, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 4/16/2014, UK date format: 16/4/2014

April 16th, 2014 was the 106th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Aries. The day of the week was Wednesday.

The number one song in US was Happy by Pharrell Williams.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while Missing You by Harlan Coben was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Happy Valley. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Gods Will Be Watching or beatmania IIDX 22 PENDUAL.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at April 16 across the years or at April 2014 calendar.

April 16, 2014 Events

What happened on April 16, 2014?

Historical Events

In western Ethiopia, near the Sudanese border, gunmen ambush a bus and kill nine people.
Syrian Civil War: There are more chemical attacks, this time in Damascus suburbs. (Reuters) A convoy of vehicles was trying to enter Jordan via Syria when a group of Jordanian warplanes struck.
Another chemical attack is reported in Damascus suburbs.
As they tried to enter Jordan from Syria, Jordanian warplanes struck a convoy.
Pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine 2014: Six armored personnel vehicles belonging to the Ukrainian military were captured by pro-Russian protestors amid rising tensions between protestors, the military.
Pro-Russian protestors captured six armored personnel carriers belonging the Ukrainian military. This was amid increasing tensions between the protestors, the military and the military.
2014 South Korean ferry capsize: Yonhap news agency reports the Republic of Korea Coast Guard was dispatched to rescue the ferry carrying 476 passengers. It is believed that at least four people have died and many others are injured. Around 280 people are still unaccounted for. (AP), (AFP via Nine MSN),
Yonhap news agency reports the Republic of Korea Coast Guard was dispatched to rescue the ferry carrying 476 passengers that had been sunk off the coast of South Korea. There are claims that at most four people have died and many more are injured. Around 280 people are still unaccounted for. (AP), (AFP via Nine MSN),
After giving false evidence to the Independent Commission against Corruption, Barry O'Farrell has resigned as Premier of New South Wales.
From the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, a Soyuz-U rocket carrying an Egyptian communication satellite, EgyptSat-2 was launched.
Scientists have discovered a new moon in Saturn's outer A ring. It is unofficially named "Peggy".
Scientists have discovered Juno, an egg membrane protein that allows for fertilisation in mammals.
Real Madrid C.F. is the champion in football. Real Madrid C.F. defeats FC Barcelona 2-1 to win its 19th Copa del Rey title.
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April 16, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Other April 16th famous birthdays

Pope Benedict XVI
Selena (singer)
Olivia Del Rio
Akon
American singer and song writer.

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How old am I?

If April 16, 2014 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on April 16.

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April 16, 2014 Famous Deaths

Other April 16th famous deaths

Stavros Niarchos
Greek entrepreneur and international shipping magnate.
David Lean
English director, screenwriter, and editor.
Rosalind Franklin
English biophysicist, chemist, and academic (d. 1958).
Ralph Ellison
American critic and author (d. 1994).

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April 16, 2014 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aries

Aries personality

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

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in April 16, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

April 16, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 16, 2014?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

April 16th marks the 105th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 259 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2014 calendar

April	2014
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

April 16, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on April 16, 2014?

Holidays

Blessed HervT of Tours
Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints

Saint Paternus
Saint Bernadette
Saint Turibius
Saint Fructuosus
Saint Drogo.
Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304

Music charts

What was the number one song on April 16, 2014? Which were the top hits on April 16, 2014?
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