What happened on Monday April 23, 2007?

Here's what happened on April 23, 2007:

• Death of Boris Yeltsin Boris Yeltsin, the first President of the Russian Federation, passed away at the age of 76. He was a pivotal figure in Russian history, playing a crucial role in the transition from the Soviet era to modern Russia.
• Iraq Wall Controversy Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki demands a halt to the construction of a three-mile wall around Adhamiyah, a predominantly Sunni area in Baghdad. The wall, built by the United States military, sparked widespread protests from Iraqi citizens.
• Deadly Car Bomb in Iraq A suicide car bomb attack near Diyala, a United States Army Patrol Base, resulted in the deaths of nine U.S. soldiers, highlighting the ongoing violence in the Iraq conflict.
• Death of David Halberstam David Halberstam, a renowned American author and journalist known for his insightful works on politics, history, and sports, died at the age of 73.
• Barclays Acquires ABN Amro Barclays plc agrees to purchase ABN Amro for €67 billion, marking a significant moment in international banking and corporate mergers.
• Nigeria's Controversial Election Umaru Yar'Adua was declared the winner of Nigeria's presidential election, though EU observers stated that the election "cannot have been considered credible".
• Bali Nine Sentencing Three members of the Bali Nine drug trafficking group - Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen, Si Yi Chen, and Matthew Norman - were sentenced to death. They subsequently filed a judicial review appeal at Denpasar's District Court.
• NASA's 3D Sun Images NASA releases the first 3D images of the Sun captured by the STEREO spacecraft, advancing solar observation and scientific understanding.
• Bogotá Becomes World Book Capital Bogotá, Colombia, officially begins its term as the World Book Capital, highlighting the city's commitment to literature and cultural development.
• Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site The United States establishes its 391st National Park Unit, the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, commemorating a tragic event in Native American history.
• VA Allows Wiccan Symbols on Headstones The Veterans Administration permits Wiccan symbols to be placed on military headstones, representing a step towards religious inclusivity.

Events in 2007

April 23, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 2007

April 23, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 23, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.33
• Apple AAPL: opens at $91.58
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.96
• General Electric GE: opens at $35.04
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $95.35

Exchange Rates on April 23, 2007:

• 1 USD = 118.64 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1219 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2095 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.723 CNY
• 1 EUR = 161.07 JPY

April 23, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Hansa Rostock - Karlsruhe : 1 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Strasbourg - Reims : 1 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burnley - West Brom : 3 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Rushden & D - Northwich : 1 - 0

April 23, 2007 was a Monday and it was the 113th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 2007 can also be written as 4/23/2007 in the US and as 23/4/2007 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 2007 in April 2007 calendar

Famous people died on April 23, 2007:

• Boris Yeltsin

  First democratically elected president of Russia who played a crucial role in the transition from Soviet communism to a democratic system.

• David Halberstam

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author known for his influential works on American history, politics, and social issues.

• Boris Nikolaevič El'cin
• Pier Antonio Bellina

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on April 23rd

April 23, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 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 23, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 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 23, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 2007 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:09 am and setting at 02:39 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 23, 2007

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Someone born on April 23, 2007 is:

18 years 2 months old,

or 218 months and 11 days old,

or 949 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6647 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 2007?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 23, 2007.

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