What happened on Sunday April 18, 2021?

About April 18th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: India experienced a record daily surge of 261,500 COVID-19 cases, bringing its total to 14.78 million. Meanwhile, Israel began relaxing pandemic restrictions by lifting outdoor mask mandates and reopening schools. Mongolia and Thailand also reported significant case increases, with Thailand's death toll exceeding 100.
  • Day of the week: April 18th, 2021 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Moment of Truth directed by Tim Ritter

More about April 18th, 2021? See below for more news and curiosities on April 18th, 2021.

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April 18, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 18, 2021:

  • Global COVID-19 Pandemic Developments India experienced a record daily surge of 261,500 COVID-19 cases, bringing its total to 14.78 million. Meanwhile, Israel began relaxing pandemic restrictions by lifting outdoor mask mandates and reopening schools. Mongolia and Thailand also reported significant case increases, with Thailand's death toll exceeding 100.
  • Global COVID-19 Pandemic Developments India experienced a record daily surge of 261,500 COVID-19 cases, bringing its total to 14.78 million. Meanwhile, Israel began relaxing pandemic restrictions by lifting outdoor mask mandates and reopening schools. Mongolia and Thailand also reported significant case increases, with Thailand's death toll exceeding 100.
  • Northern Chad Rebel Offensive Threatens Presidential Transition Rebel forces of the Front for Change and Concord in Chad advanced towards N'Djamena, challenging incumbent President Idriss Déby's election victory. The escalating political tension prompted the U.S. and British governments to evacuate some diplomatic staff due to potential instability.
  • Northern Chad Rebel Offensive Threatens Presidential Transition Rebel forces of the Front for Change and Concord in Chad advanced towards N'Djamena, challenging incumbent President Idriss Déby's election victory. The escalating political tension prompted the U.S. and British governments to evacuate some diplomatic staff due to potential instability.
  • Deadly Village Attack in Niger Armed militants conducted a brutal raid in the Tillabéri Region of Niger, resulting in the tragic deaths of 19 civilians and injuring two others, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges.
  • Deadly Village Attack in Niger Armed militants conducted a brutal raid in the Tillabéri Region of Niger, resulting in the tragic deaths of 19 civilians and injuring two others, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges.
  • Toukh Train Derailment in Egypt A catastrophic train accident in Toukh, Qalyubiyya, Egypt, resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 98 injuries, raising serious concerns about railway safety infrastructure.
  • Toukh Train Derailment in Egypt A catastrophic train accident in Toukh, Qalyubiyya, Egypt, resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 98 injuries, raising serious concerns about railway safety infrastructure.
  • Destructive Fire Damages Historic Mill in Cape Town A devastating fire originating from Table Mountain destroyed Mostert's Mill, a significant historical landmark in Cape Town, South Africa, highlighting the region's ongoing wildfire risks.
  • Destructive Fire Damages Historic Mill in Cape Town A devastating fire originating from Table Mountain destroyed Mostert's Mill, a significant historical landmark in Cape Town, South Africa, highlighting the region's ongoing wildfire risks.
  • Earthquake Strikes Bushehr Province, Iran A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit southern Iran's Bushehr Province, potentially causing localized damage and raising seismic activity concerns in the region.
  • Earthquake Strikes Bushehr Province, Iran A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit southern Iran's Bushehr Province, potentially causing localized damage and raising seismic activity concerns in the region.
  • Tragic Head-On Collision in South Africa A fatal traffic accident in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, claimed seven lives when a vehicle collided head-on with a bus, underscoring the critical need for road safety improvements.
  • Tragic Head-On Collision in South Africa A fatal traffic accident in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, claimed seven lives when a vehicle collided head-on with a bus, underscoring the critical need for road safety improvements.

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April 18, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 18, 2021?


April 18, 2021 was a Sunday and it was the 108th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 2021 can also be written as 4/18/2021 in the US and as 18/4/2021 in UK and Europe.

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April 18, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 18, 2021:

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April 18, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th 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 18, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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April 18, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 18, 2021 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:13 am and setting at 01:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Apr 27, 2021.

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How old is someone born on April 18, 2021?


Someone born on April 18, 2021 is:

3 years 9 months old,

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or 1374 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 2021?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 18, 2021.

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