Monday April 18, 2016: on this day

April 18, 2016 was the 109th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 18, 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 18, 2016, who was born and died on April 18, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 18, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake), movies (e.g. Neighbors, directed by Nicholas Stoller), TV series (e.g. Containment) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 18th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 18, 2016?


April 18, 2016 was a Monday and it was the 109th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 2016 can also be written as 4/18/2016 in the US and as 18/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 18, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

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April 18, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 18, 2016:

  • Rebels in syria launch new offensives against the government forces in the country’s latakia governorate, and hama governorate. a number of rebel groups had previously announced that they would launch a new offensive against the government forces as a response to claims of violations to the cease-fire agreement. this further strains the syrian peace process.
  • Four people were killed in a turkish town called kilis by rockets fired from isil's northern syria, the majority of whom were children.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine (2015-present). 2016 jerusalem bus bombing: two buses were set on fire in jerusalem and 21 people were left with injuries from the blast. israeli police believe that the suicide bombing was responsible, but no one has claimed responsibility.
  • 2016 jerusalem bus bombing: two buses were set on fire in jerusalem and 21 people were injured with nails and ball bearing. israeli police believe that the attack was suicide bombing, but no one has claimed responsibility.
  • Two buses were set on fire in jerusalem by a bomb blast. 21 people were injured with nails and ball bearings after the explosion. israeli police believe that the attack was suicide bombing, but no group has claimed responsibility.
  • Ethnic violence in south sudan, sudanese nomadic conflicts: the death toll from an attack by south sudanese attackers has risen from 140 to 208 a day earlier. 108 children were kidnapped during the raid. ethiopian forces killed 60 attackers and said it would cross into south sudan to pursue them if necessary.
  • According to ethiopia's government, the death toll in a south sudanese raid has increased to 208, from 140 just a day before. 108 children were also kidnapped. ethiopian forces killed 60 attackers, and said it would cross into south sudan to pursue them if necessary.
  • Pulitzer prizes: the pulitzer prize for public service is won by the associated press for its documentation of the southeast asian slave labor used to produce seafood for american restaurants. (ap)lin-manuel miranda won the pulitzer prize for drama for hamilton, a musical based on alexander hamilton's life.
  • Pulitzer prize for public service awarded to the associated press for its documentation of the southeast asian slave labor used to produce seafood for american restaurants.
  • Lin-manuel miranda won the pulitzer prize for drama for hamilton, a musical based on alexander hamilton's life.
  • Doha, qatar was the meeting of top oil producers from both opec countries and non-opec nations. however, no agreement was reached on an output freeze. analysts believe that iran's failure to participate was caused by saudi arabia's cooperation in iran's inclusion. oil prices fall in asia trading and on new york mercantile exchange.
  • According to a member of the bundesbank's board in germany, the european central bank should crack down on political practices in eu member states by which banks that are not viable are still kept in business as "zombie banks".
  • Relations cuba-united states: carnival cruise lines announces it will delay its first cruise from the united states to havana for 50 years if cuba doesn't change its rules and allow cuban-american passengers onboard. cuban law currently prohibits those who were born there from returning by sea.
  • Carnival cruise lines has announced that it will delay its first cruise in 50-years from the united states to havana if cuba doesn't change its rules and allow cuban americans passengers on board. the current cuban law prohibits those who were born on the island from returning by sea.
  • 2016 kumamoto earthquakes - the japanese red cross reports that 250,000 people were asked to evacuate their homes because of further tremors.
  • 2016 ecuador earthquake: after an earthquake that killed more than 270 people, aid begins to flow in.
  • After an earthquake in ecuador kills more than 270 people, aid begins to flow in.
  • European migration crisis: more 400 migrants from somalia drown in the mediterranean sea, while they travel from egypt to italy.
  • Violent storms can cause flooding in uruguay, leaving seven people dead and more than 2,000 homeless. four were killed in a tornado that hit dolores. as heavy rains caused landslides, four million santiago residents were without water. this caused the pollution of the city's water supply.
  • 2016 houston floods: heavy rainfall of more than one foot (0.30m) causes severe flooding in houston, texas. it affects 1,000 homes and results in five deaths. (cnn), usa today, (time) texas governor greg abbott declares nine counties as disaster areas in the southeastern portion of the state.
  • Houston, texas: heavy rains of more than one foot (0.30m) cause major flooding. it affects 1,000 homes and causes five deaths. (cnn), (usa today),
  • Greg abbott, texas governor, declares nine counties as disaster areas in the southeastern portion of the state.
  • Australia-philippines relations, philippine presidential election, 2016: australian ambassador to the philippines amanda gorely criticizes philippine presidential frontrunner rodrigo duterte regarding his remarks about the rape of an australian citizen.
  • Amanda gorely, australian ambassador to the philippines, criticizes rodrigo duterte, philippine presidential frontrunner.
  • Iraqi civil war (2014-17): u.s. defense secretary ash carter announced that more troops will be sent to iraq to fight isil during a visit to baghdad. additionally, the u.s. plans to provide more than $400m in aid to kurdish peshmerga troops, who are fighting isil on-the ground, (ps280m; eur350m).
  • War in donbass and russia-ukraine relations: two russian nationals are sentenced by a ukrainian court to 14 years imprisonment each for fighting alongside russian-backed separatists within eastern ukraine. moscow claims that the two russians captured were not employed by the state at the time they were captured.
  • Two russian nationals were sentenced by a ukrainian court to 14 years imprisonment each for their involvement in fighting with russian-backed separatists within eastern ukraine. moscow claims that the two russians captured were not employed by the state at the time they were captured.
  • Philippine general election 2016, bongbong marcos (son of dictator ferdinand marcos) defends duterte’s comments about rape.
  • Bongbong marcos is the son of ferdinand marcos, the dictator, and vice presidential candidate. he defends duterte’s comments about rape.
  • Referendum on oil drilling in italy, 2016,: the referendum failed to reach the required 50% turnout to make the results binding. turnout was 31.2%.
  • 2016 macedonian protests
  • Protests continue against president gjorgeivanov in skopje (the capital of macedonia), following his decision to pardon those involved in a scandal.
  • Over 30,000 runners take part in the 120th boston marathon. two ethiopian runners won. adriana haslett (survivors of the 2013 bombing) and patrick downes (both ethiopian runners) were on the field.

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April 18, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 18, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.89
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $108.89
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.49
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $151.75

Exchange Rates on April 18, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8839 EUR
  • 1 USD = 108.854 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7006 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2895 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2792 CAD

April 18, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Freiburg : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Dijon - Paris FC : 3 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Stoke - Tottenham : 0 - 4

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Cesena - Crotone : 2 - 1
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April 18, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and 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.

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April 18, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 18th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 18, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 18, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 18, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 04:29 pm and setting at 05:04 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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Who was born on April 18, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on April 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 18th:

  • David Tennant
    David Tennant

    David tennant is a scottish actor known for his role as the tenth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

  • James Woods
    James Woods

    American actor who is known for his ability to play charmingly bad guys.

  • America Ferrera
    America Ferrera

    American actress who played the title role in "ugly betty," an american television series.

  • Melissa Joan Hart
    Melissa Joan Hart

    Melissa joan hart is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows sabrina the teenage witch and clarissa explains it all.

  • Britt Robertson
    Britt Robertson

    Britt robertson is an american movie actress known for her roles in the longest ride, tomorrowland, and girlboss.

  • Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts

    Eric roberts is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as the dark knight and runaway train.

  • Amanda Sthers
    Amanda Sthers

    She is also known by the name amanda maruani.

  • Eli Roth
    Eli Roth

    American filmmaker; he was known for his horror film "cabin fever", which he bought for $2 million.

  • Hayley Mills
    Hayley Mills

    British actress.

  • Régis Wargnier
    Régis Wargnier

    French film director, producer, screenwriter, and film score composer.

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April 18, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years and 7 days old,

or 96 months and 7 days old,

or 418 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2929 days old,

if you were born on April 18, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 2016?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 18, 2016.

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April 18, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 18, 2016:

  • Virginiangelo Marabini
  • Gert Schramm
  • IV baronetto John Leslie
  • Karina Huff
  • Robert Christophe
  • Brian Asawa
  • Gaston Rouxel
  • Fulvio Roiter
  • Tao Siju
  • Fritz Herkenrath

What famous deaths happened on April 18th?

Famous deaths on April 18th:

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Betty Compson
    Betty Compson

    Actress (barker.

  • Messiyah Einstein

    Famous for developing the theory of relativity and the equation E=mc^2.

  • Glyndon Einstein

    Glyndon Einstein was a renowned German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern...

  • Kartel Einstein

    Theoretical physicist known for the theory of relativity.

  • Alegend Einstein

    Developed the theory of relativity.

  • Mally Einstein

    Mally Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics.

  • Alyus Einstein

    Famous physicist who developed the theory of relativity.

  • Albert Einstein

    German-swiss-american scientist, a physicist who developed the theory of relativity in 1905, and the general theory in 1916, laying the...

  • Adream Einstein

    Adream Einstein was a renowned physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the most important scientific theories of the 20th...

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April 18, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 18, 2016:

  • Blessed Idesbald van der Gracht (d. 1167), patron saint of fishermen and Flemish nobility
  • Marie de l'Incarnation (1566 ? 1618)
  • The Cheat's Cheatday on homestarrunner.com
  • Zimbabwe ? Independence Day.
  • Iran - Army Day

Saints celebrated on April 18, 2016:

  • Saint Werner (d. 1287)
  • Saint Galdino (d. 1176)
  • Saint Perfecto (d. 850)
  • Saint Agia (Aya) (d. 707)
  • Saint Timon
  • Saint Ursmarus (d. 713)
  • Saint Eusebius (d. 526)
  • Saint Apollonius (d. 185/6)
  • Saint Emma
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April 18, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 18, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 18, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 18, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 18, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - 7 Years
  3. - No
  4. - Pillowtalk
  5. - Panda

April 18, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 18, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 18, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Panda
  3. - Me, Myself & I
  4. - Pop Style
  5. - 2 Phones

April 18, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 18, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 18, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 18, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Ginza
  3. - Solo Con Verte
  4. - Obsesionado
  5. - Encantadora

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April 18, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 18, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Neighbors

Neighbors

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Nicholas Stoller

Starring: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

Secret in Their Eyes

Secret in Their Eyes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Billy Ray

Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Dean Norris

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

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 18, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 18, 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:

Containment

Containment

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Neil Mcenery-West

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

April 18, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 18, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

One With You by Sylvia Day

One With You

By:

This is the instant bestsellerFROM #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTOR SYLVIA DATE The last chapter of the Crossfire quintetGideon Cross. It was the easiest thing that I have ever done.

The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza

The Girl in the Ice

By:

Her eyes are wide. Her lips parted, as if she were speaking. She is not the only one to find her dead body in the ice. Detective Erika Foster is called to investigate the murder of a young girl who …

Stuck-Up Suit  by Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward

Stuck-Up Suit

By:

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. From the New York Times Bestselling Authors of Cocky Bastard comes a sexy standalone novel. It started out as any other morning on the train.

Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeremy McCarter

Hamilton: The Revolution

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The 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Eleven Tony Awards and Best MusicalLin Manuel Miranda were awarded to Hamilton, the groundbreaking musical about a poor Caribbean boy who fought the British and defended the Constitution and helped to found America.

The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

The Nest

By:

This debut novel is warm, funny, and very perceptive about four adult siblings. It focuses on their shared inheritance and how it has shaped their lives.

April 18, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 18, 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

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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 18, 2016?

On April 18, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 18, 2016?

On April 18, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 18, 2016?

On April 18, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 18th?

April 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - 14 people were killed in a gun attack in pakistan on a bus during the 2019 makran massacre
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. it was revealed that an israeli airstrike against an airbase in syria had recently been launched at an iranian tor missile defense system.
  • 2017 - The egyptian ministry of antiquities announced the discovery of 8 mummies and 10 colorful sarcophagi in an ancient tomb located near the valley of the kings, luxor.

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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.

Discover how April 2016 calendar looked like.

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