Thursday April 23, 2015: on this day

April 23, 2015 was the 113th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 23, 2015 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 23, 2015, who was born and died on April 23, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Safe House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 2015?


April 23, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 113th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 2015 can also be written as 4/23/2015 in the US and as 23/4/2015 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 2015 in April 2015 calendar

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April 23, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 2015:

  • Manuel valls, the prime minister of france, claims that five terrorist attacks in france have occurred in recent months.
  • War in afghanistan (2001-present). the united states advised that a counterterrorism operation at the border of afghanistan/pakistan killed warren weinstein, and giovanni lo porto, two american and italian al-qaeda hostages. (ap via abc news.) two other american citizens who were working with al-qaeda in afghanistan, adam yahiye gadahn, and ahmed farouq were also killed in special operations.
  • According to the united states, warren weinstein and giovanni lo porto were killed in a counterterrorism operation at pakistan's border with afghanistan.
  • Special operations in the same region also saw the deaths of two other american citizens who were working with al-qaeda: ahmed farouq and adam yahiye gadahn.
  • Bloomberg news reports that comcast will leave time warner cable's $45 billion acquisition of time warner cable.
  • The nasdaq stock market has set a new record for the first time since 2000, when the dot com bubble burst.
  • Macedonian state television reported that 14 migrants were killed in an accident with a train while traveling through the balkans to western europe.
  • Libor scandal: deutsche bank settles an investigation by the united states of america and the united kingdom into manipulation of the libor (or london interbank offered rate). it will also plead guilty to a us court case.
  • Deutsche bank agrees to pay $2.5 billion for the united states and united kingdom to end an investigation into manipulation of the libor (or london interbank offered rate) rates. the bank will plead guilty in the us.
  • Petraeus scandal: ex-general of the united states army and director of central intelligence agency david petraeus pleads guilty to sharing classified information with his lover and biographer. he receives two years probation and a $100,000 penalty.
  • David petraeus, a former united states army general and director of central intelligence agency, pleads guilty to sharing classified information with his lover and biographer. he receives two years probation and a $100,000 penalty.
  • Djoomart ottorbaev is resigning as prime minister of kyrgyzstan.
  • Loretta lynch, the attorney general of america, was confirmed by the united states senate. lynch will be the first african american woman to hold this position.

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April 23, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 23, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.36
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $128.30
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $42.89
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.78
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $165.23

Exchange Rates on April 23, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.9244 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.62 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6641 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2858 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.215 CAD
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April 23, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 23, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 2015 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 2015 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 23, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:07 am and setting at 12:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 2015.

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Who was born on April 23, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 11 months old,

or 107 months and 6 days old,

or 466 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3263 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 2015?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 23, 2015.

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April 23, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 2015:

  • Sawyer Sweeten

    American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Everybody Loves Raymond.

  • Ettamae Caldwell

    Ettamae Caldwell was an American geologist who made significant contributions to the study of sedimentary rocks.

  • Ray Jackson

    Australian activist (b. 1941).

  • Richard Corliss

    American journalist and critic (d. 2015).

  • Jim Steffen

    American football player (b. 1936).

  • Francis Tsai

    American author and illustrator (b. 1967).

  • Pierre Claude Nolin

    Canadian lawyer and politician, speaker of the canadian senate (b. 1950).

  • Aziz Asli
  • Giuseppe Lavaggi
  • Sixto Valencia Burgos

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

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April 23, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 2015:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 2015:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 2015:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 23, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 23, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Uptown Funk!
  3. - Sugar
  4. - Trap Queen
  5. - Thinking Out Loud

April 23, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 23, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Trap Queen
  3. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  4. - G.D.F.R.
  5. - Somebody

April 23, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 23, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 23, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 23, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Hablame de Ti
  5. - Contigo

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April 23, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

Krisha

Krisha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Trey Edward Shults

Starring: Trey Edward Shults, Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko

Country: United States of America

April 23, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe House

Safe House

Release year: 2015

Directed by: John Laing

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

X Company

X Company

Release year: 2015

Grace and Frankie

Grace and Frankie

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

Batman Unlimited

Batman Unlimited

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

April 23, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

At The Water'S Edge by Sara Gruen

At The Water'S Edge

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Sara Gruen, the author of Water for Elephants shows her talents for crafting spellbinding period pieces.

Miracle At Augusta by James Patterson and Peter De Jonge

Miracle At Augusta

By:

A story of hope and redemption. Travis McKinley shocked the world when he won the PGA Senior Open in his first year.

A Fine Romance by Candice Bergen

A Fine Romance

By:

The follow-up to Knock Wood, her bestselling "engaging intelligent, witty, self-deprecating autobiography" [The New York Times], Candice Bergen shares some of the major events in her life: her marriage with a French director, and the birth

Blood On Snow by Jo Nesbo

Blood On Snow

By:

Internationally acclaimed author of Harry Hole novels - A fast, tight and darkly lyrical stand alone novel that features the perfect antihero, an Oslo contract killer who draws

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Book of the Year is now a major motion movie starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins' new novel Into the Water is coming May 2017. The

April 23, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hand of Fate

Hand of Fate

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

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Defiant Development

Armikrog

Armikrog

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Wii U

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Versus Evil

A Fistful of Gun

A Fistful of Gun

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Shoot 'em up, action

Publisher: Devolver Digital

Warhammer 40,000: Regicide

Warhammer 40,000: Regicide

Platform: Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Hammerfall Publishing

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on April 23, 2015?

On April 23, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 2015?

On April 23, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 2015?

On April 23, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for April 2015?

April 2015 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.

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