What happened on Friday April 21, 2017?

About April 21st, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 2017 French presidential election campaign was disrupted by a recent terrorist attack. Initial polls showed a slight increase in Marine Le Pen's support, but projections still indicated Emmanuel Macron would win the second round.
  • Day of the week: April 21st, 2017 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran
  • Popular movie: Hacksaw Ridge directed by Mel Gibson

More about April 21st, 2017? See below for more news and curiosities on April 21st, 2017.

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April 21, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 21, 2017:

  • French Presidential Election Dynamics The 2017 French presidential election campaign was disrupted by a recent terrorist attack. Initial polls showed a slight increase in Marine Le Pen's support, but projections still indicated Emmanuel Macron would win the second round.
  • Afghanistan War: Camp Shaheen Attack Taliban insurgents launched a devastating attack on an Afghan military base in Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh Province, resulting in the deaths of over 140 soldiers. This attack is considered the deadliest assault on an Afghan military installation during the ongoing conflict.
  • Historic Declaration of Independence Discovery Harvard University researchers discovered a second parchment manuscript of America's Declaration of Independence in a record office in Chichester, United Kingdom, providing a significant historical find for scholars and historians.
  • Venezuelan Protests and Political Unrest Venezuelan authorities reported 12 fatalities in Caracas overnight, primarily in the El Valle neighborhood. During three weeks of anti-government protests, 54 people, including infants, were forced to evacuate a maternity unit, with some fleeing to Colombia. The total death toll reached 20 during this period of significant political tension.
  • Terrorist Attack in Khabarovsk, Russia A violent attack occurred at a Federal Security Service office in Khabarovsk, Russia, resulting in two civilian deaths. The 18-year-old perpetrator, identified as a member of a neo-Nazi group, was also killed during the incident. The Islamic State's Amaq News Agency claimed responsibility for the attack.
  • Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday, marking a significant milestone for the longest-reigning monarch in British history. This occasion was celebrated across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
  • Iranian Presidential Election Preparation Six candidates, including incumbent President Hassan Rouhani, were approved to participate in the 2017 Iranian presidential election, signaling the beginning of a competitive electoral process.
  • Tragic School Bus Accident in South Africa A devastating collision between a minibus and a truck in Mpumalanga, South Africa, resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 20 schoolchildren, highlighting the critical need for road safety measures.
  • Sports Direct Acquires US Retail Chains Sports Direct, a prominent British sports retailer, strategically acquired the American retail chains Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports through a bankruptcy purchase, expanding its international retail footprint.

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April 21, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 21, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 21, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.93
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $142.44
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $65.67
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.27
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.05

Exchange Rates on April 21, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9321 EUR
  • 1 USD = 109.08 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7804 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3238 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3495 CAD

April 21, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Hoffenheim : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - St Pauli : 1 - 3
  • Greuther Furth - Dresden : 1 - 0
  • Kaiserslautern - Munich 1860 : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Sevilla - Granada : 2 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Oviedo - Huesca : 1 - 1
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What day of the week was April 21, 2017?


April 21, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 111th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 2017 can also be written as 4/21/2017 in the US and as 21/4/2017 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 2017 in April 2017 calendar

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April 21, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 21, 2017:

  • Ugo Ehiogu

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  • Enrico Medioli
  • Jeff Butler

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April 21, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 21, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 21, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

  1. - Shape Of You youtube
  2. - Humble. youtube
  3. - That's What I Like youtube
  4. - iSpy youtube
  5. - Something Just Like This youtube

April 21, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 2017 was Humble. by Kendrick Lamar, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

  1. - Humble. youtube
  2. - That's What I Like youtube
  3. - iSpy youtube
  4. - I Feel It Coming youtube
  5. - Tunnel Vision
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April 21, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

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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 21, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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April 21, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 21, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 2017 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 21, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 03:25 am and setting at 03:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 2017.

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How old is someone born on April 21, 2017?


Someone born on April 21, 2017 is:

8 years and 23 days old,

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or 420 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2945 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 2017?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 21st 2026.

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