What happened on Friday April 27, 2007?

Here's what happened on April 27, 2007:

• Saudi Arabia Thwarts Terrorist Plot Saudi Arabian authorities arrested 172 terrorist suspects during a series of raids that uncovered a plot for suicide air strikes targeting military and oil installations. The operation also seized cash and weapons valued at $32.4 million, demonstrating the country's commitment to counterterrorism.
• Bronze Soldier Removal in Tallinn Estonian authorities removed the Bronze Soldier, a controversial Soviet Red Army war monument in Tallinn, sparking significant political tension with Russia. The monument's removal was part of Estonia's efforts to distance itself from its Soviet past and assert its national identity.
• Death of Mstislav Rostropovich Mstislav Rostropovich, a world-renowned Russian cellist, conductor, and musical virtuoso, passed away at the age of 80. He was a legendary musician who significantly influenced classical music in the 20th century and was known for his exceptional cello performances and political activism.
• Archaeological Discovery of Herod's Tomb Israeli archaeologists discovered the tomb of Herod the Great, the famous Roman-appointed King of Judea, located south of Jerusalem. This significant archaeological find provides insights into the historical and architectural practices of the Herodian period.
• Russian Helicopter Shot Down in Chechnya A Russian Mi-8 military transport helicopter was shot down by Chechen rebels near Shatoy, Chechnya, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 Russian soldiers. This incident highlighted the ongoing conflict and instability in the Chechen region.
• Arrest of Abdul Hadi al Iraqi According to the U.S. Pentagon, Abdul Hadi al Iraqi, a suspected terrorist, was arrested by the CIA and transferred to the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. This arrest was part of the ongoing global counterterrorism efforts following the 9/11 attacks.
• Hamas Official as Palestinian Legislative Council Speaker Sheik Ahmad Bahr, a top Hamas official, was appointed as the acting speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council, reflecting the complex political landscape in Palestinian territories.

Events in 2007

April 27, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 27, 2007

April 27, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 27, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.05
• Apple AAPL: opens at $98.18
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.17
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.11
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $100.30

Exchange Rates on April 27, 2007:

• 1 USD = 119.61 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1164 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2055 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.7216 CNY
• 1 EUR = 163.27 JPY

April 27, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Standard - Germinal : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Schalke 04 : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Burghausen : 3 - 1
• CZ Jena - Duisburg : 3 - 3
• Paderborn - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Guingamp : 3 - 1
• Bastia - Ajaccio : 4 - 1
• Brest - Istres : 0 - 0
• Dijon - Creteil : 1 - 1
• Libourne - Strasbourg : 1 - 0

April 27, 2007 was a Friday and it was the 117th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 2007 can also be written as 4/27/2007 in the US and as 27/4/2007 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 2007 in April 2007 calendar

Famous people died on April 27, 2007:

• Mstislav Rostropovich

  World-renowned cellist, conductor, and musical pedagogue who was considered one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century.

• Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič
• Günter Thorhauer

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on April 27th

April 27, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 2007 was Give It To Me by Timbaland, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Timbaland - Give It To Me
2. Akon - Don't Matter
3. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
4. Fergie - Glamorous
5. Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape

April 27, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 2007 was (I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles by The Proclaimers featuring Brian Potter & Andy Pipkin, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. The Proclaimers featuring Brian Potter & Andy Pipkin - (I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles
2. Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
3. Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado - Give It To Me
4. Gwen Stefani featuring Akon - The Sweet Escape

April 27, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 2007 was Lost Without U by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
2. R. Kelly Or Bow Wow (Featuring T.I. & T-Pain) - I'm A Flirt
3. Musiq Soulchild - Buddy
4. T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
5. Akon - Don't Matter

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th 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 27, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 27, 2007 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 2007 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 27, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 03:29 pm and setting at 04:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 2007 while the next full moon would come on May 02, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on April 27, 2007

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Someone born on April 27, 2007 is:

18 years and 17 days old,

or 216 months and 17 days old,

or 941 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6592 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 2007?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 27, 2007.

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