Wednesday April 26, 2017: on this day

April 26, 2017 was the 116th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 26, 2017 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 26, 2017, who was born and died on April 26, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 26, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Dear White People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 26th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 26, 2017?


April 26, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 116th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 2017 can also be written as 4/26/2017 in the US and as 26/4/2017 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 2017 in April 2017 calendar

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April 26, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 2017:

  • Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh governorate.
  • After clashes against isil who took the ruins of hatra, iraq's nineveh governorate in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia took control of the most damaged ancient city of hatra.
  • Insurgency in sistan and baluchestan: ten iranian border guards were killed in an ambush at the border of iran and pakistan in southeastern sistan. jaish ul-adl, a sunni militant group, claims responsibility.
  • An ambush at the border with pakistan in sistan and baluchestan province in southeastern iran results in at least 10 iranian border guards being killed. jaish ul-adl, a sunni militant group, claims responsibility.
  • Kamwina nsapu rebellion - the united nations monusco reports 20 chowe-pende members were killed in clashes in kasai central, democratic republic of congo.
  • According to the united nations monusco, 20 chowe-pende members were killed in clashes in kasai central, democratic republic of congo with the lulua lub community.
  • American filmmaker jonathan demme, who won the academy award for best director for the silence of the lambs in the academy category, has died from complications caused by esophageal carcinoma.
  • North korea-south korea relations. the united states has deployed parts of its terminal high altitude area defense (thaad) in south korea amid high tension due to north korea's nuclear and missile weapons programs. (the guardian). china's foreign minister wang yi urges restraint and encourages all sides to participate in the resumption negotiations.
  • In the midst of high tension from north korea's nuclear and missile weapons programs, parts of the us' terminal high altitude area defense are deployed in south korea.
  • China's foreign minister wang yi urges restraint and encourages all parties to participate in the resumption negotiations.
  • United states' policy deterrence: a minuteman iii missile was launched by the united states from california to marshall islands.
  • The united states successfully launched a minuteman iii missile, which was launched from california to the marshall islands.
  • Venezuela announces it will pull out of the organization of american states (oas) after the organization decided not to invite venezuela.
  • The united states has ended the six-year-old central-african hunt to find joseph kony.
  • Anchorage police confirm that james dale ritchie was killed in an attempt to murder ritchie in fall 2016. ritchie had previously tried to kill ritchie in fall 2016. ritchie was an anchorage officer who attempted to kill ritchie in the autumn of 2016. ritchie was a serial killer who used the same gun for 5 deaths, apparently at random. two murders occurred in double homicides. some of the victims were found along anchorage’s extensive tony knowles coastal trail.
  • David hittner (u.s. district judge for the southern district of texas) ruled exxonmobil corporation must pay $19.95 million for pollution at its baytown, texas, refinery and chemical plant complex. there were 16,386 violations over 16 days and 10,000,000 pounds (4.5 gg), of pollutants released in violation of operating permit between 2005 and 2013.
  • The australian conservatives absorbs family first party, combining two political parties in australia with federal representation.
  • The moroccan assembly of representatives votes in favor of the approval of a coalition cabinet headed by saadeddine ottmani 208 to 91
  • One speculation study suggests that homo might have existed in california 130,000 years before. (national geographic),

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April 26, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 26, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.52
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $144.47
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.08
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.52
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.53

Exchange Rates on April 26, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9165 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.201 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.778 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3373 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3616 CAD

April 26, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona - Osasuna : 7 - 1
  • La Coruna - Real Madrid : 2 - 6
  • Leganes - Las Palmas : 3 - 0
  • Valencia - Sociedad : 2 - 3

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hibernian - Raith Rvs : 3 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Arsenal - Leicester : 1 - 0
  • Crystal Palace - Tottenham : 0 - 1
  • Middlesbrough - Sunderland : 1 - 0
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April 26, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th 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 26, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 26th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 26, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 26, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 09:19 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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Who was born on April 26, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:

  • Tionne Watkins
    Tionne Watkins

    Tionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.

  • Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum

    Channing tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.

  • Stana Katic
    Stana Katic

    Stana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.

  • Jet Li
    Jet Li

    Jet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...

  • Jordana Brewster
    Jordana Brewster

    Panama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.

  • Tom Welling
    Tom Welling

    Tom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.

  • Kevin James
    Kevin James

    Kevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.

  • Carol Burnett
    Carol Burnett

    American comedian on stage, film and tv.

  • Claudine Auger
    Claudine Auger

    Paris, france -- miss france (1958).

  • Joan Chen
    Joan Chen

    Chinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.

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April 26, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 11 months old,

or 83 months and 24 days old,

or 364 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2550 days old,

if you were born on April 26, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 2017?

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 26, 2017.

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April 26, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 2017:

  • Jonathan Demme

    Jonathan Demme was an American filmmaker, known for directing the acclaimed films The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, and Rachel Getting...

  • Willy Fitting
  • Moïse Brou Apanga
  • Giorgio Guazzaloca
  • Margit Poertner

What famous deaths happened on April 26th?

Famous deaths on April 26th:

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Robert Davi
    Robert Davi

    American actor, singer, and director.

  • Gail Russell
    Gail Russell

    Chicago, illinois -- actress.

  • Broderick Crawford
    Broderick Crawford

    Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.

  • Jayne Meadows
    Jayne Meadows

    Wu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).

  • Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox

    Canadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).

  • John Bunny
    John Bunny

    Silent film comedian (born 1863).

  • Bessie Love
    Bessie Love

    Actress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.

  • Jim Davis
    Jim Davis

    Actor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.

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April 26, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 26, 2017:

  • World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
  • Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
  • Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Tanzania - Union Day.
  • Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
  • Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
  • Lucidius (4th century)
  • Paschasius (d. 865)
  • Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)

Observances on April 26, 2017:

  • International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
  • World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]

Saints celebrated on April 26, 2017:

  • Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)
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April 26, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 26, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 26, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 26, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 26, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 26, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - That's What I Like
  2. - Humble.
  3. - iSpy
  4. - Mask Off
  5. - XO TOUR Llif3

April 26, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 26, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 26, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Subeme La Radio
  3. - Chantaje
  4. - Adios Amor
  5. - El Amante

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April 26, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 26, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

Alien: Covenant

Alien: Covenant

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

April 26, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 26, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dear White People

Dear White People

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Justin Simien

The Circle

The Circle

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Iron Fist

Iron Fist

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Carlo Rola

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Starring: Gypsy Rose Lee, Iris Adrian

Country: United States of America

April 26, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 26, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

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Entertainment Weekly called the #1 New York Times Bestseller "a surefire hit." NOW AN EMMY-NOMINATED HOBO(r) LIMITED SERIES STARRING REESE Witherspon, NICOLE KIDMAN and SHAILENE WOODLEY. DIRECTOR OF WILD & DALLAS BUYERS CLUB: JEAN-MARC VALLEE AND WRITER DAVIDE.

The Fix by David Baldacci

The Fix

By:

The sensational #1 New York Times bestseller Memory Man first featured Amos Decker, David Baldacci's extraordinary detective who can forget everything. Decker is back in a new stunning novel.

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Thirteen Reasons Why

By:

The #1 NEW YORK TIMES and INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER**Eerie, beautiful and devastating. NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIAL**

Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

Killers of the Flower Moon

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINIST - AMAZON EDITORS’ PICK FOR BEST BOOK OF 2017. "Disturbing, riveting...It'll sear your soul." --Dave

Fast and Loose by Stuart Woods

Fast and Loose

By:

This explosive thriller by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Stuart Woods features Stone Barrington as a new foe.

April 26, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 26, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on April 26, 2017?

On April 26, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 2017?

On April 26, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 26, 2017?

On April 26, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 26th?

April 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - 17 miners were killed in a large methane explosion in a coal mine located in eastern ukraine's self-proclaimed luhansk people's republic.
  • 2018 - The united nations reported the discovery of five mass graves "likely" in blukwa centre, maze/waliba in ituri (democratic republic of congo).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh governorate.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for April 2017?

April 2017 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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