What happened on Thursday April 16, 2020?

About April 16th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order requiring residents to wear masks in public spaces where social distancing is not possible, a critical public health measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Day of the week: April 16th, 2020 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

More about April 16th, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on April 16th, 2020.

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April 16, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 2020:

  • New York Mandates Mask Wearing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order requiring residents to wear masks in public spaces where social distancing is not possible, a critical public health measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • New York Mandates Mask Wearing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order requiring residents to wear masks in public spaces where social distancing is not possible, a critical public health measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • U.S. Retail Sales Collapse U.S. retail sales experienced a dramatic 8.7 percent decline in March, reflecting the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide lockdowns.
  • U.S. Retail Sales Collapse U.S. retail sales experienced a dramatic 8.7 percent decline in March, reflecting the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide lockdowns.
  • Elizabeth Warren Endorses Biden Senator Elizabeth Warren officially endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential election, unifying a previously divided Democratic Party after a competitive primary season.
  • Elizabeth Warren Endorses Biden Senator Elizabeth Warren officially endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential election, unifying a previously divided Democratic Party after a competitive primary season.
  • States Plan Economic Reopening Several U.S. state governors began developing strategies to gradually reopen their economies by May 1, balancing economic recovery with public health concerns during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • States Plan Economic Reopening Several U.S. state governors began developing strategies to gradually reopen their economies by May 1, balancing economic recovery with public health concerns during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Trump Threatens to Adjourn Congress President Donald Trump threatened to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments, escalating tensions between the executive and legislative branches during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Trump Threatens to Adjourn Congress President Donald Trump threatened to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments, escalating tensions between the executive and legislative branches during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • WHO Responds to Trump Criticism World Health Organization (WHO) leaders defended their coronavirus response, pushing back against President Trump's criticisms and maintaining their stance on global pandemic management.
  • WHO Responds to Trump Criticism World Health Organization (WHO) leaders defended their coronavirus response, pushing back against President Trump's criticisms and maintaining their stance on global pandemic management.
  • China Denies Coronavirus Outbreak Concealment The Chinese government rejected allegations that it deliberately concealed information about the coronavirus outbreak during its critical early stages, maintaining transparency claims.
  • China Denies Coronavirus Outbreak Concealment The Chinese government rejected allegations that it deliberately concealed information about the coronavirus outbreak during its critical early stages, maintaining transparency claims.
  • Iranian Vessels Threaten U.S. Navy Ships The U.S. Navy reported dangerous maritime encounters with Iranian vessels, highlighting ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf and potential risks to naval operations.
  • Iranian Vessels Threaten U.S. Navy Ships The U.S. Navy reported dangerous maritime encounters with Iranian vessels, highlighting ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf and potential risks to naval operations.
  • California Supports Undocumented Immigrants California announced financial assistance for immigrants ineligible for federal coronavirus relief payments, demonstrating state-level support for vulnerable populations during the pandemic.
  • California Supports Undocumented Immigrants California announced financial assistance for immigrants ineligible for federal coronavirus relief payments, demonstrating state-level support for vulnerable populations during the pandemic.
  • Tragedy of Rohingya Refugee Ship A devastating maritime incident resulted in the death of 32 Rohingya refugees on a ship that drifted for weeks, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis facing this persecuted minority group.
  • Tragedy of Rohingya Refugee Ship A devastating maritime incident resulted in the death of 32 Rohingya refugees on a ship that drifted for weeks, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis facing this persecuted minority group.

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April 16, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 16, 2020?


April 16, 2020 was a Thursday and it was the 107th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 2020 can also be written as 4/16/2020 in the US and as 16/4/2020 in UK and Europe.

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April 16, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 2020:

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  • Gene Deitch
  • Christophe
  • Howard Finkel
  • Kenneth Gilbert
  • Jane Dee Hull

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April 16, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th 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 16, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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April 16, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 2020 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 2020 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 16, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 03:33 am and setting at 02:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 08, 2020 while the next full moon would come on May 07, 2020.

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How old is someone born on April 16, 2020?


Someone born on April 16, 2020 is:

5 years and 17 days old,

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or 263 weeks and 2 days old,

or 1843 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 2020?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 16, 2020.

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