What happened on Sunday April 17, 2016?

Here's what happened on April 17, 2016:

• Russian Aircraft Intercepts US Reconnaissance Plane A Russian Su-27 fighter intercepted a United States Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the Baltic Sea. US Secretary of State John Kerry condemned the action as dangerous and provocative.
• 2016 Ecuador Earthquake Devastates Region A powerful earthquake struck Ecuador, resulting in 262 confirmed fatalities and over 2,500 injuries. The disaster caused significant destruction and humanitarian crisis in the affected regions.
• Netanyahu Affirms Israel's Sovereignty over Golan Heights Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights will remain permanently under Israeli control, calling for international recognition of Israeli sovereignty in the region.
• Taliban Intensifies Attacks in Kunduz, Afghanistan During the ongoing Afghanistan War (2001-present), Taliban fighters escalated attacks in multiple districts surrounding Kunduz. Militants targeted several checkpoints on the city's southwest outskirts overnight, while government forces successfully repelled an attack from the east.
• Syria Condemns Israeli Cabinet Meeting in Occupied Territory The Syrian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned an Israeli cabinet meeting held in occupied Syrian territory. Syria formally requested that the UN Secretary-General and Security Council condemn Israel's actions.
• Brussels Marches Against Terror At least 7,000 people participated in a march in Brussels, Belgium, protesting against terror and hatred. However, event organizers expressed disappointment with the turnout.
• OPEC Members Convene in Doha to Discuss Oil Market OPEC members gathered in Doha, Qatar, to address market uncertainties following dramatic oil price declines since 2014. Analysts anticipated potential production agreements to stabilize global energy markets.
• Myanmar Pardons Political Prisoners Myanmar's President Htin Kyaw pardoned 83 political prisoners. Since the April 1 election, the National League for Democracy government has freed or dropped charges for 282 individuals.
• Italian Referendum on Offshore Oil Drilling An Italian referendum proposed repealing a law permitting oil drilling concessions within 12 nautical miles of the Italian coast, potentially extending the fields' operational lifespan.
• Mid-Level Solar Flare Observed A moderate solar flare was released from an active region on the sun's right side. The event caused brief radio blackouts, as confirmed by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
• Tragic Bus Accident in Odisha, India A devastating bus collision in Odisha State, India, resulted in 25 fatalities and 11 injuries. The accident involved a bus carrying members of the Bharati Gananatya Opera troupe.

Events in 2016

April 17, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 2016

April 17, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Roma : 3 - 3
• Fiorentina - Sassuolo : 3 - 1
• Juventus - Palermo : 4 - 0
• Lazio - Empoli : 2 - 0
• Sampdoria - Milan : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Hamburg : 3 - 0
• Mainz - FC Koln : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 1
• Greuther Furth - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 3 - 1
• Union Berlin - Heidenheim : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Granada : 3 - 0
• Barcelona - Valencia : 1 - 2
• Malaga - Ath Bilbao : 0 - 1
• Sevilla - La Coruna : 1 - 1
• Vallecano - Villarreal : 2 - 1

April 17, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 108th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 2016 can also be written as 4/17/2016 in the US and as 17/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

Famous people died on April 17, 2016:

• Doris Roberts

  Emmy Award-winning American actress best known for her role in the popular sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.

• Chyna

  American wrestler (b. 1969).

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on April 17th

April 17, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. Lukas Graham - 7 Years
3. Meghan Trainor - No
4. Zayn - Pillowtalk
5. Justin Bieber - Love Yourself

April 17, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
3. Desiigner - Panda
4. Kevin Gates - 2 Phones
5. Jeremih - Oui

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

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April 17, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 2016 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 03:32 pm and setting at 04:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on April 17, 2016

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Someone born on April 17, 2016 is:

9 years and 6 days old,

or 108 months and 6 days old,

or 470 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3293 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 2016?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 17, 2016.

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